The fair celebrated the city’s centennial and a hundred years of scientific and technological innovation.
While most World's Fairs are single-year events, the Chicago Exposition was so successful in its 1933 run that it reopened in 1934 to further stimulate the economy during the Great Depression . 1934mp4
The opening day featured massive crowds and military parades under avenues lined with flags, representing a sense of national resilience and optimism. Archival Footage Details The fair celebrated the city’s centennial and a
Soldiers marching in formation through the fairgrounds. 1934mp4
Scenes of the famous entertainment area, which included rides and international exhibits.
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