The 1968 New York World's Fair

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:art_exhibition
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Crystals
gptkb:The_Ronettes
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Richard_Buckminster_Fuller
gptkb:Eero_Saarinen
gptkb:Philip_Johnson
gptkb:Louis_Kahn
gptkbp:architectural_style gptkb:church
gptkbp:attendance over 50 million visitors
gptkbp:closing_date October 17, 1968
gptkbp:closure_type Urban development in Queens
Economic boost to New York
gptkbp:collects Official merchandise
gptkbp:cuisine International cuisine
gptkbp:cultural_impact Reflected social changes of the 1960s
gptkbp:events Influence on urban planning
Inspiration for future fairs
gptkbp:exhibition gptkb:The_Unisphere
gptkb:Ford's_Magic_Skyway
gptkb:Displays
gptkb:IBM's_Think_Exhibit
gptkb:General_Motors'_Futurama
Demonstrations
Interactive exhibits
Pavilions
646 acres
gptkbp:exhibitor 80 countries
gptkbp:exhibits Cultural performances
Art installations
Historical displays
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The 1968 New York World's Fair
gptkbp:innovation gptkb:Space_exploration
Transportation innovations
Communication advancements
gptkbp:launch_date April 22, 1968
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future expos
gptkbp:location gptkb:Borough
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive television broadcasts
gptkbp:notable_guest gptkb:Queen_Elizabeth_II
Various celebrities
President Lyndon B. Johnson
gptkbp:notable_performance Live performances
gptkbp:opening_ceremony October 17, 1968
April 21, 1968
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:Expo_67
gptkb:1964_New_York_World's_Fair
gptkbp:significance Showcased technological advancements
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:New_York_State
gptkb:United_States_government
Various corporations
gptkbp:sustainability Sustainability themes
gptkbp:theme gptkb:The_World_of_Tomorrow
gptkbp:transportation Parking facilities
Bus services
Subway access
gptkbp:website gptkb:Flushing_Meadows-Corona_Park