Louisiana World Exposition 1984

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:art_exhibition
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Louisiana_World_Exposition_Foundation
gptkbp:area 130 acres
gptkbp:attendance 8 million
gptkbp:budget $200 million
gptkbp:closing_date November 11, 1984
gptkbp:cultural_significance Promoted cultural exchange
Influenced future expos
Fostered international relations
Encouraged urban development
Highlighted advancements in technology
Provided educational opportunities
Increased local business revenue
Showcased Louisiana culture
Promoted tourism in New Orleans
Contributed to the legacy of World's Fairs
Featured performances by local artists
Set a precedent for future events in New Orleans
Showcased innovations in architecture
Strengthened community pride
gptkbp:exhibition Pavilions
Outdoor Spaces
Exhibit Halls
The Space Shuttle Exhibit
The Louisiana Pavilion
The Mississippi River Exhibit
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Louisiana World Exposition 1984
gptkbp:launch_date May 12, 1984
gptkbp:legacy Economic impact on New Orleans
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_Orleans,_Louisiana
gptkbp:notable_guest gptkb:Queen_Elizabeth_II
gptkb:Mikhail_Gorbachev
gptkb:President_Ronald_Reagan
gptkbp:opening_ceremony November 11, 1984
May 12, 1984
gptkbp:organizer gptkb:Louisiana_Exposition_Corporation
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:1982_Knoxville_World's_Fair
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:New_Orleans_Jazz_&_Heritage_Festival
gptkb:Louisiana_Purchase_Bicentennial
gptkb:Mardi_Gras_1984
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:United_States_Government
gptkbp:successor gptkb:1992_Seville_Expo
gptkbp:theme gptkb:The_World_of_Tomorrow