World's Columbian
Exposition
(aka 1893 Chicago World's Fair) a celebration of
the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's
landing in America
Trans-Mississippi
Exposition
a showcase for the development of the West from
the Mississippi River to the Pacific Coast
Pan-American Exposition
a celebration of "commercial well being and
good understanding among the American
Republics"
Louisiana Purchase
Exposition
(aka 1904 St. Louis World's Fair) a celebration
of the centennial of the Louisiana Purchase
Jamestown Exposition
a celebration of the 300th anniversary of the
founding of Jamestown
Alaska-Yukon-Pacific
Exposition
aka Seattle World's Fair
Panama-Pacific
International Exposition
a commemoration of the opening of the Panama
Canal and the 400th anniversary of the discovery
of the Pacific Ocean by Vasco Balboa
Sesquicentennial
International Exposition
a commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the
Declaration of Independence
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Century of Progress
International Exposition
(aka 1933 Chicago World's Fair) a commemoration
of the 100th anniversary of the incorporation of
the City of Chicago
Golden Gate
International Exposition
a celebration of two bridges, and the Pacific
New York World's Fair
"A Glimpse of the Future"
Brussels World's Fair
April 17-October 19, 1958
Seattle World's Fair
aka Century 21 International Exposition
New York World's Fair
"Peace Through Understanding," with a
dedication to "Man's Achievement on a
Shrinking Globe in an Expanding Universe"
Japan World's Fair
aka EXPO'70
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