1964 New Orleans World's Fair Exhibition
GPTKB entity
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:World's_Fair
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| gptkbp:attendance |
8 million
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| gptkbp:closing_date |
November 30, 1964
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| gptkbp:cultural_events |
Engaged local communities
Featured local music Highlighted local art Promoted Louisiana cuisine Showcased local culture |
| gptkbp:duration |
1964-1965
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| gptkbp:economic_impact |
Job creation
Investment in infrastructure Boost to local businesses Increased tax revenue |
| gptkbp:exhibition_venue |
630 acres
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Showcase of technological advancements
Influence on future fairs First World's Fair in the South Reflection of 1960s American culture Representation of civil rights issues |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1964 New Orleans World's Fair Exhibition
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| gptkbp:infrastructure |
Improvement of public transportation
Development of new hotels Expansion of the convention center |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Cultural significance
Economic impact on New Orleans Architectural developments in New Orleans |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:New_Orleans
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| gptkbp:major_attraction |
gptkb:The_Hall_of_Nations
gptkb:The_Carousel_of_Progress The Monorail The Skyride The Louisiana Purchase Exposition |
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Magazines
Television broadcasts Newspaper articles |
| gptkbp:opening_date |
April 22, 1964
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| gptkbp:organizer |
gptkb:New_Orleans_World’s_Fair,_Inc.
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| gptkbp:pavilion |
gptkb:The_United_States_Pavilion
gptkb:Louisiana_Pavilion The Great Southwest Space Park |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:1965_New_Orleans_World's_Fair
gptkb:1964_New_York_World's_Fair |
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:U._S._Government
Various corporations |
| gptkbp:theme |
The Future of Man
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| gptkbp:tourism_impact |
Increased tourism in New Orleans
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| gptkbp:year |
gptkb:1964
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:The_1964_New_Orleans_World's_Fair
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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