1982 World's Fair

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:art_exhibition
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:observatory
gptkbp:attendance gptkb:24
11 million
gptkbp:closing_date 1982-10-31
October 31, 1982
gptkbp:collects Keychains
Postcards
Mugs
T-shirts
World's Fair coins
gptkbp:cultural_impact Promoted international cooperation
gptkbp:cultural_significance Global cultures
gptkbp:economic_impact Boosted local economy
gptkbp:events gptkb:Community_engagement_initiatives
Development of local infrastructure
Increased tourism in Knoxville
Cultural events in Knoxville
gptkbp:exhibition 69 acres
gptkbp:exhibitor gptkb:government_agency
gptkb:Japan
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:United_States
gptkb:Native_American_tribe
40 countries
gptkbp:focuses_on Energy education
gptkbp:home_stadium gptkb:Tennessee_Pavilion
gptkb:USA_Pavilion
gptkb:IBM_Pavilion
gptkb:Space_Needle_Pavilion
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1982 World's Fair
gptkbp:launch_date 1982-05-01
May 1, 1982
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:Knoxville_Convention_Center
gptkb:observatory
gptkb:World's_Fair_Park
Inspiration for future expos
Urban renewal in Knoxville
gptkbp:local_attraction Sunsphere
gptkbp:location gptkb:Knoxville,_Tennessee
gptkbp:media_coverage Magazines
Television broadcasts
Newspaper articles
gptkbp:notable_guest gptkb:President_Ronald_Reagan
Tennessee Governor Lamar Alexander
Vice President George H. W. Bush
Knoxville Mayor Victor Ashe
gptkbp:opening_ceremony Fireworks display
May 1, 1982
October 31, 1982
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Expo_92
gptkb:Expo_2010
gptkb:Expo_86
gptkb:Expo_2000
gptkb:1984_Louisiana_World_Exposition
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:Tennessee_Valley_Authority
gptkb:U._S._Department_of_Energy
Various corporations
gptkbp:sustainability Sustainable energy
gptkbp:theme Energy Turns the World