The 1939 World's Fair

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:World's_Fair
gptkbp:architectural_style gptkb:Art_Deco
gptkbp:attendance 44 million
gptkbp:closing_date October 27, 1940
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced future expos
Promoted international cooperation
Showcased American innovation
Inspired urban planning
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The 1939 World's Fair
gptkbp:legacy Influenced design and architecture
Continues to be studied by historians
Preserved in films and photographs
Set a precedent for future fairs
Documented the era's aspirations
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:major_attraction gptkb:The_Space_Needle
gptkb:The_Aquacade
The Sky Ride
The Great Lakes Pavilion
The Amusement Area
The World of Tomorrow Exhibit
gptkbp:notable_exhibitions gptkb:The_New_York_City_Pavilion
gptkb:Trylon_and_Perisphere
gptkb:The_Ford_Pavilion
gptkb:Futurama
gptkb:The_RCA_Pavilion
The Helicopter
gptkbp:opening_date April 30, 1939
gptkbp:significance Showcased technological advancements
Promoted American culture
Reflected optimism before World War II
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:RCA
gptkb:General_Motors
gptkb:Pan_American_Airways
gptkb:Ford_Motor_Company
gptkb:Westinghouse
gptkb:New_York_World's_Fair_Corporation
gptkbp:theme gptkb:The_World_of_Tomorrow
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Golden_Gate_International_Exposition
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7