The New York World's Fair 1939
GPTKB entity
Properties (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:festival
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| gptkbp:architecturalStyle |
Art Deco
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| gptkbp:attendance |
44 million
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Influenced future exhibitions
Influenced popular culture Inspired art and literature Fostered community engagement Featured in films and documentaries Promoted international goodwill Encouraged innovation in design Highlighted technological advancements Promoted consumerism Promoted education and science Encouraged global collaboration Promoted peace and understanding Showcased cultural diversity Set standards for future fairs Highlighted environmental concerns Reflected the zeitgeist of the era Served as a platform for social issues Symbol_of_American_progress Showcased_American_industry Showcased_American_optimism Reflected_post-Depression_recovery |
| gptkbp:exhibits |
1,216 acres
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The New York World's Fair 1939
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| gptkbp:inspiration |
Future World Fairs
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| gptkbp:internationalRelations |
80 countries
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| gptkbp:launchDate |
April 30, 1939
October 27, 1940 |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on urban planning
Architectural innovations Cultural impact on the 20th century Promotion of modern technology |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:New_York_City
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:The_Trylon_and_Perisphere
Futurama |
| gptkbp:notableGuestStars |
gptkb:Franklin_D._Roosevelt
gptkb:Walt_Disney gptkb:Albert_Einstein |
| gptkbp:notableWork |
gptkb:Philip_Johnson
gptkb:Edward_Durell_Stone gptkb:Robert_Moses |
| gptkbp:significantEvent |
Introduction of the television
Launch of the first commercial radio station Showcasing_of_the_Ford_Mustang_prototype |
| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:The_City_of_New_York
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| gptkbp:theme |
The_World_of_Tomorrow
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| gptkbp:year |
1939
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