Properties (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:festival
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| gptkbp:attendance |
9.6 million
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Promoted international cooperation
Inspired future expos Increased_tourism_in_Seattle |
| gptkbp:exhibits |
74 acres
80 countries |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
World's Fair 1962
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| gptkbp:launchDate |
April 21, 1962
October 21, 1962 |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influenced_urban_development_in_Seattle
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Seattle,_Washington
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
gptkb:First_World's_Fair_in_the_U.S._after_WWII
Showcased the future of transportation Included a display of the latest in automotive technology Included a display of the latest in agricultural technology Featured a presentation on the future of space travel Included a display of the first satellite communications system Showcased the latest in telecommunications technology Featured a presentation on the future of robotics Included a demonstration of the first video phone Included a display of the first Boeing 727 Included a display of the latest in nuclear technology Included a display of the latest in aerospace engineering. Showcased advancements in education technology Showcased the latest in aerospace technology Included a display of the latest in entertainment technology Introduced the concept of the 'Space Age' to the public Featured the first public demonstration of the computer Included a display of the latest in environmental technology Featured a presentation on the future of urban living Featured the first appearance of the Seattle World's Fair mascot Hosted the first World's Fair in the Pacific Northwest Showcased advancements in renewable energy technology Showcased advancements in medicine and health technology Featured_a_replica_of_the_Apollo_Lunar_Module Included_a_performance_by_Duke_Ellington |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
gptkb:Monorail
gptkb:Pacific_Science_Center gptkb:The_Belgian_Pavilion gptkb:The_United_States_Science_Pavilion gptkb:The_IBM_Pavilion gptkb:The_Canadian_Pavilion Space Needle The Space Age Exhibit |
| gptkbp:significance |
Showcased technological advancements
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
gptkb:City_of_Seattle
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| gptkbp:theme |
The Space Age
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| gptkbp:year |
1962
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