1978 New York World's Fair

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:World's_Fair
gptkbp:advertising Advertising and marketing efforts
gptkbp:architectural_style gptkb:Modernist
gptkbp:art_installations Featured contemporary artists
gptkbp:attendance approximately 11 million
gptkbp:closing_ceremony featured performances
October 17, 1978
gptkbp:closing_date October 17, 1978
gptkbp:closure_type Reflections on the event's success
gptkbp:collectibility Commemorative items
gptkbp:community_feedback Public opinions and reviews
gptkbp:community_programs Engagement with local residents
gptkbp:cultural_exchange Promoted global understanding
gptkbp:cultural_impact Promoted international cooperation
Influenced art and design
Documented in films
Promoted tourism in New York
Inspired music and performances
gptkbp:economic_impact Job creation
Boosted local economy
Increased tourism revenue
gptkbp:educational_programs Workshops and seminars
gptkbp:environmental_impact Land use changes
Temporary structures
Post-fair redevelopment
gptkbp:events Follow-up events and celebrations
gptkbp:exhibition Interactive and static displays
gptkbp:exhibition_duration 6 months
gptkbp:exhibition_history Showcased past achievements
gptkbp:exhibition_venue 165 acres
gptkbp:exhibitor Over 80 countries
over 80
gptkbp:exhibits gptkb:Workshops
gptkb:Seminars
Educational programs
Performing arts
Art installations
Historical presentations
Culinary showcases
Interactive experiences
Technological demonstrations
Fashion displays
Art and music from various countries
gptkbp:expo Set standards for future events
gptkbp:food_options International cuisine
gptkbp:future_prospects Influenced urban development.
gptkbp:has_public_transport Buses and ferries
gptkbp:historical_significance Part of New York's cultural history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1978 New York World's Fair
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future expos
Continued community engagement
Urban development in Queens
Inspiration for future attractions
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:media_coverage Magazines
Extensive television coverage
Newspaper articles
gptkbp:notable_appearance Notable figures attended
gptkbp:notable_exhibitions gptkb:United_States_Pavilion
gptkb:IBM_Pavilion
gptkb:General_Motors_Pavilion
gptkb:Disney's_It's_a_Small_World
The Space Age Pavilion
gptkbp:notable_visitor gptkb:Henry_Nixon
gptkb:Gerald_R._Ford
gptkb:Jimmy_Carter
Various celebrities
World leaders
gptkbp:opening_ceremony featured celebrities
April 21, 1978
gptkbp:opening_date April 22, 1978
gptkbp:participating_nations Countries from around the world
gptkbp:pavilion Innovative and futuristic
gptkbp:pavilion_themes Diverse and innovative concepts
gptkbp:post_event_analysis Evaluated success and challenges
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:1964_New_York_World's_Fair
gptkbp:security Enhanced safety protocols
gptkbp:significance gptkb:Cultural_exchange
Promoted international cooperation
Showcased technological advancements
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:New_York_State
gptkb:United_States_government
Various corporations
gptkbp:successor gptkb:1982_Knoxville_World's_Fair
gptkbp:sustainability gptkb:Environmental_awareness
gptkbp:technology Innovations in various fields
gptkbp:theme gptkb:The_World_of_Tomorrow
gptkbp:ticket_price Varied by age and group
gptkbp:transportation Parking facilities
Bus services
subway access
Subway access
gptkbp:volunteers Community involvement
gptkbp:website gptkb:Flushing_Meadows-Corona_Park
gptkbp:year gptkb:1978