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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:art_exhibition
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gptkbp:architectural_style
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gptkb:church
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gptkbp:area
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69 acres
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gptkbp:artwork
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Various installations throughout the fairgrounds
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gptkbp:attendance
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11 million
1.5 million in October
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gptkbp:closing_date
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October 31, 1982
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gptkbp:community_involvement
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Local volunteers participated
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Increased tourism in Knoxville
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gptkbp:cultural_practices
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International cultural exhibits
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gptkbp:economic_impact
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Boost to local economy
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gptkbp:educational_programs
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Energy-related exhibits
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gptkbp:events
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Inspiration for future expos
Sunsphere as a tourist attraction
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gptkbp:exhibition
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6 months
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gptkbp:exhibitor
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over 20 countries
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gptkbp:home_stadium
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gptkb:Tennessee_Pavilion
gptkb:Canadian_Pavilion
gptkb:30
gptkb:Japanese_Pavilion
gptkb:Soviet_Pavilion
U. S. Pavilion
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville
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gptkbp:involved_countries
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Countries from around the world participated.
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gptkbp:landmark
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Sunsphere
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gptkbp:launch_date
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May 1, 1982
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gptkbp:legacy
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gptkb:World's_Fair_Park
Knoxville's urban development
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Knoxville,_Tennessee
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gptkbp:media_coverage
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Extensive national and international coverage
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gptkbp:notable_guest
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gptkb:Miss_America_1982
gptkb:President_Ronald_Reagan
Various celebrities
Tennessee Governor Lamar Alexander
Vice President George H. W. Bush
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gptkbp:notable_performance
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Various international artists
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gptkbp:opening_ceremony
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May 1, 1982
October 31, 1982
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gptkbp:related_event
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World Expo 1986 in Vancouver
World's Fair 1984 in New Orleans
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gptkbp:significance
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First World's Fair in the United States since 1974
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gptkbp:sponsor
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gptkb:Tennessee_Valley_Authority
gptkb:United_States_Department_of_Energy
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gptkbp:sustainability
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Sustainable energy solutions
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gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives
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Focus on renewable energy sources
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gptkbp:theme
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Energy Turns the World
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gptkbp:transportation
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Upgrades to Knoxville's infrastructure
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gptkbp:year
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gptkb:1982
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:The_Great_British_Exhibition
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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