Seattle World's Fair

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:festival
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Modernist
gptkbp:attendance 9.6 million
gptkbp:culturalImpact Increased interest in space exploration
Promoted the arts
Encouraged sustainable practices
Fostered community engagement
Encouraged international cooperation
Highlighted the importance of public spaces
Promoted environmental awareness
Promoted global cultural exchange
Encouraged technological innovation
Promoted the importance of education
Encouraged investment in infrastructure
Showcased cultural diversity
Promoted civic pride
Became a model for future expos
Encouraged international tourism.
Encouraged youth engagement in science
Highlighted advancements in science and technology
Highlighted the role of technology in daily life
Highlighted the significance of space exploration
Inspired public art initiatives
Showcased innovations in communication
Showcased the future of transportation
Showcased the potential of urban renewal
Showcased_American_culture
Influenced_urban_development_in_Seattle
Influenced_architecture_in_Seattle
Led_to_the_creation_of_Seattle_Center
Promoted_tourism_in_Seattle
gptkbp:duration April 21, 1962
October 21, 1962
gptkbp:exhibits Over 80 countries
74 acres
gptkbp:heldIn 1962
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Seattle World's Fair
gptkbp:legacy Inspiration for future expos
gptkbp:location gptkb:Seattle,_Washington
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Monorail
gptkb:Pacific_Science_Center
gptkb:General_Electric's_Progressland
gptkb:International_Fountain
gptkb:Ford's_Magic_Skyway
gptkb:IBM's_Think_Exhibit
Space Needle
The Space Age Exhibit
The_Great_Northern_Railway's_exhibit
The_United_States_Science_Exhibit
gptkbp:openingHours April 21, 1962
October 21, 1962
gptkbp:organizer gptkb:Washington_State
gptkbp:significance Showcased technological advancements
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:City_of_Seattle
gptkb:United_States_government
gptkb:State_of_Washington
gptkbp:theme The Space Age