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Sesquicentennial Vision for Philadelphia Exposition
A long reflection on the 150th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and Philadelphia heritage. The plan for the 1926 Sesqui Centennial Exhibition centers in Fairmount Park with Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell as focal icons. Officials note progress since 1776 and the forthcoming world exposition to showcase advances in science, art, and industry.
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