Complex sentence: A "Dongan Charter Parade" was held in 1936 for the 250th anniversary celebrations, and as part of the ceremonies the United States Congress authorized the minting of an Albany Charter half dollar coin.
Split into simpler sentences: A "Dongan Charter Parade" was held in 1936 for the 250th anniversary celebrations. As part of the ceremonies the United States Congress authorized the minting of an Albany Charter half dollar coin.