| YEAR |
THEME |
| 1976 |
The Nebraska Peace Jubilee - Festival USA |
| 1977 |
Salute to Sousa |
| 1978 |
Pioneers in Patriotism |
| 1979 |
From The Good Earth to the Good Life |
| 1980 |
Volunteers - Heart of the Community |
| 1981 |
The Family - Firm Foundation for the Good Life |
| 1982 |
God Bless America |
| 1983 |
Children: Today's Children Tomorrow's Leaders |
| 1984 |
Education - Life's Foundation |
| 1985 |
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| 1986 |
With Liberty and Justice for All |
| 1987 |
US Constitution Bicentennial |
| 1988 |
Celebrate Nebraska 88 |
| 1989 |
A Salute to Nebraska Heroes |
| 1990 |
Salute to the Military |
| 1991 |
Motherhood |
| 1992 |
Past, Now and Forever |
| 1993 |
Sesquicentennial of the Oregon Trail |
| 1994 |
Education - Illuminating the Past Igniting the Future |
| 1995 |
Heroes are Forever |
| 1996 |
Free Voice, Free People |
| 1997 |
Pioneer Spirit |
| 1998 |
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| 1999 |
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| 2000 |
A Past to Remember A Future To Mold |
| 2001 |
2001: A Space Odyssey |
| 2002 |
United Together - Standing Tall |
| 2003 |
The Sounds of Freedom |
| 2004 |
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| 2005 |
Red, White and Bluegrass |
| 2006 |
Pride of the Prairie |
| 2007 |
Nebraska The Beautiful |
| 2008 |
Celebrating the American Dream |