The 1966 New York World's Fair

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:art_exhibition
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Crystals
gptkb:The_Ronettes
gptkbp:attendance over 80 million visitors
gptkbp:closing_date October 17, 1965
gptkbp:cultural_impact Artistic works
Influenced pop culture
Inspired films and literature
gptkbp:exhibition gptkb:IBM_Pavilion
gptkb:The_Unisphere
gptkb:Disney's_It's_a_Small_World
gptkb:General_Motors'_Futurama
gptkbp:historical_context Cold War era
Post-World War II optimism
Technological race
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The 1966 New York World's Fair
gptkbp:key_figures gptkb:Walt_Disney
gptkb:Robert_Moses
Government officials
Visitors
Various architects
International representatives
Exhibit designers
Cultural ambassadors
Corporate leaders
Pavilion sponsors
gptkbp:launch_date April 22, 1964
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future expos
Inspiration for urban development projects
Cultural landmarks in New York City
gptkbp:location gptkb:Borough
gptkb:Flushing_Meadows-Corona_Park
gptkbp:media_coverage Magazines
Extensive television coverage
Newspaper articles
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Non-profit_organizations
Over 80 countries
Various corporations
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:1967_International_and_Universal_Exposition
gptkb:1964_New_York_World's_Fair
gptkb:Expo_70
gptkbp:significance gptkb:Cultural_exchange
Promoted international cooperation
Showcased technological advancements
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:New_York_State
gptkb:United_States_government
Various corporations
gptkbp:theme Peace Through Understanding