Mayor Henry W. Maier and the Common Council created the Milwaukee American Revolution
Bicentennial Commission (MARBC) to prepare for Milwaukee’s celebration of the
Bicentennial and American national independence. The Commission operated between
1973 and 1976. Among the Commission’s representatives were Barbara Ulichny –
Administrator, Cynthia Kukor – Chairperson, Rick Freiberg – Administrative
Assistant, and Jess Brownell – Public Relations.