The 1982 Knoxville World's Fair

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:art_exhibition
gptkbp:attendance 11 million
gptkbp:closing_date October 31, 1982
gptkbp:collects World's Fair memorabilia
gptkbp:cultural_impact Increased tourism in Knoxville
gptkbp:economic_impact Boosted local economy
gptkbp:events gptkb:Community_engagement_initiatives
Environmental awareness campaigns
Inspiration for future expos
Urban development in Knoxville
Civic pride in Knoxville
Continued use of facilities
Cultural festivals in Knoxville
Educational programs related to energy
Legacy of innovation in energy technology
Public events in World's Fair Park
gptkbp:exhibition 69 acres
gptkbp:exhibitor Over 100 exhibitors
gptkbp:home_stadium gptkb:USA_Pavilion
gptkb:Soviet_Union_Pavilion
gptkb:Japan_Pavilion
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The 1982 Knoxville World's Fair
gptkbp:involved_countries gptkb:22
gptkbp:launch_date May 1, 1982
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:Knoxville_Convention_Center
gptkb:World's_Fair_Park
gptkbp:local_attraction Sunsphere
gptkbp:location gptkb:Knoxville,_Tennessee
gptkbp:media_coverage Extensive national media coverage
gptkbp:notable_guest gptkb:President_Ronald_Reagan
First Lady Nancy Reagan
Tennessee Governor Lamar Alexander
Senator Al Gore
Senator Howard Baker
gptkbp:opening_ceremony May 1, 1982
October 31, 1982
gptkbp:related_event gptkb:1984_Louisiana_World_Exposition
gptkb:1992_Seville_Expo
1998 Expo 98
gptkbp:sponsor gptkb:International_Exhibitions_Bureau
gptkbp:theme Energy Turns the World
gptkbp:year gptkb:1982
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_1973_New_York_World's_Fair
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4