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World's Fair, 1939. Plaza toward French and British buildings
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The 1964-1965 New York World's Fair was themed "Peace Through Understanding" and had pavilions from over 140 countries, showcasing innovations in space travel, transportation, and communications. Some of the most famous exhibits at this fair included the IBM pavilion, which featured interactive displays, and the Vatican pavilion, which showcased works of art from the Vatican museums.
In 1935, at the height of the Great Depression, a group of New York City businessmen decided to create an international exposition to lift the city and the country out of depression. On April 30, 1939, a very hot Sunday, the fair had its grand opening, with 206,000 people in attendance. The April 30 date coincided with the 150th anniversary of George Washington's inauguration, in Lower Manhattan, as the first President of the United States. Although many of the pavilions and other facilities were not quite ready for this opening, it was put on with pomp and great celebration.
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