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Chicago World’s Fair opens with record crowds and lights
More than 235000 people attended the opening weekend of the World’s Fair in Chicago. A Saturday crowd of 154663 topped last year’s opening day by 84988, and Sundays 81241 exceeded 1933 figures by 28557. President Roosevelt officially opened proceedings with the lights blazing as Mrs. Roosevelt unveiled the new fountain.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
the Land
Ford
Mecca
Tara Unall
Tunisia
Tower of London
Globe Theater
Black Forest
Old North Church
Mount Vernon
Panitevere
Oasis
Montmartre
Paris
Shanghai
Dion and Tiger
Standard Oil
Science
Armour and Company
Wilson and Company
Continental Baking Company
Hiram Walker
Brook Hill