The First Trust Special Situations Trust, Series 177
Diversified Income & Growth Trust, Series 1997
Supplement to the Prospectus dated February 20, 1997
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Prospectus,
employees, officers and directors (including their immediate
family members, as defined in the Prospectus) of the
Sponsor, broker/dealers, banks and other selling agents and
their affiliates can purchase Units of the Trust during the
primary and secondary offering periods at the Public
Offering Price less the concession the Sponsor typically
allows broker/dealers.
February 24, 1997
