{"id":24740,"date":"2024-12-10T04:18:11","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T09:18:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shorebeat.com\/brick\/?p=24740"},"modified":"2024-12-10T07:26:09","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T12:26:09","slug":"ocean-county-legislator-proposes-license-plate-to-mark-usas-250th-birthday-we-found-n-j-s-1976-plate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shorebeat.com\/brick\/2024\/12\/ocean-county-legislator-proposes-license-plate-to-mark-usas-250th-birthday-we-found-n-j-s-1976-plate\/","title":{"rendered":"Ocean County Legislator Proposes License Plate to Mark USA’s 250th Birthday: We Found N.J.’s 1976 Plate"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NJ\u2019s \u2018Crossroads of the Revolution\u2019 license plate from 1976. (Photo: Shorebeat)<\/p><\/div>\n

The things you find during a move will often surprise you.<\/p>\n

While clearing out our family\u2019s home of over 30 years this summer as it was being prepared to be sold, a collection of some very classic license plates spanning multiple states was found in a crawl space. The plates had been attached to cars of various makes and models, but one stood out among the rest: a commemorative New Jersey license plate celebrating the United States bicentennial \u2013 the 200th anniversary of America\u2019s founding, from 1976.<\/p>\n

As 2025 nears and America begins planning celebrations to mark its 250th birthday in 2026, an Ocean County legislator is reviving the idea \u2013 this time to create a \u201cSemiquincentennial\u201d plate.<\/p>\n

Last week, state Sen. Jim Holzapfel\u2019s (R-Ocean), co-sponsored a bill with Sen. Patrick Diegnan\u2019s (D-Middlesex) to commemorate\u00a0 the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with a special license plate. The bill quickly passed committee and will move on to a full vote in the legislature. The new plate will likely be more formal than its 1976 cousin, and the state will have to address the issue of plates being required in both the front and rear of vehicles.<\/p>\n

\u201cNew Jersey played a pivotal role in the American Revolution, serving as a key battleground for many important conflicts,\u201d said Holzafpel. \u201cThis license plate commemorates the state\u2019s significant contributions to our nations fight for independence and highlights the sacrifices made by New Jerseyans. I also want to thank Senator Diegnan for his partnership on this effort.\u201d<\/p>\n

July 2025 will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. New Jersey saw more military engagements than almost any other state, highlighting its significance in the birth of our nation.<\/p>\n

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NJ\u2019s \u2018Crossroads of the Revolution\u2019 license plate from 1976. (Photo: Shorebeat)<\/p><\/div>\n

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NJ\u2019s \u2018Crossroads of the Revolution\u2019 license plate from 1976. (Photo: Shorebeat)<\/p><\/div>\n

The design of the license plate has not yet been decided, but perhaps the 1976 plate could shed some light on what such a tag might look like. The slogan, \u201cCrossroads of the Revolution\u201d appears at the top of the plate, with 13 stars representing the original 13 colonies and the first American flag. In the middle, \u201cNJ 76\u201d is printed in red and blue letting, with a commemorative date on the bottom.<\/p>\n

Legislators are preparing for a multi-year celebration of the founding of the United States with extra budget dollars expected to be appropriated for the improvement of historic sites, parks and battlefields, such as Washington Crossing State Park in Mercer County, where a new visitor center is under construction. The park is built on the site where General George Washington made his historic crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas Night in\u202f1776.<\/p>\n

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