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Opening of the World Columbian Exposition in Chicago
Grover Cleveland presses the button beginning the Columbian Exposition as crowds flood Jackson Park. Rain abates, parade forms, and a ceremonial opening with foreign dignitaries, military units, and a dramatic display signals the grand start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutcaco
Grover Cleveland
United States
Andrew Johnson
Exposition Grounds
Lake Michigan
Hearby
Jackson Park
Lexington
Duke of
South Park
Seventh
U.S. Cavalry
E A. Varnum
L. R. Hare
Chicago Hussars
E. L. Brand
Thomas
Quincy
Hussars
Illinois National Guards
National Commissioners
P. A. B Widender
Pennsylvania
Bradley F. Smalley
Vermont
Thos. B. Bryan
James W. Ellsworth
Gorton W. Allen
George H. Barbour
Charles Henrotin
Wm. B. Kerfoot
Dickens
United States Army
Christobel Aguillara
Marie del Pilar
Colony Aguilera
Thomas G. Guttives
Pedro Colony Bertenado
Carlos Aguilera
Villa la Obor
Chas. L. Hutchinson
England
Thomas F. Bayard
Belgium
Lambert Tree
Miles
Admiral Gherardi
Sides
Gov. Altgeld
Harrison
Aldermen
Duchess of
Tion
John Ek. Paine
Theodore Thomas
U.S. Senate
W. H. Milburne
Cora Gemley
Man of God
Jessie Couthous
Chicago
W. A. Croffutt
National Capital
Wagner
Davis
The
Republic
Cleveland
Brotherhood of Nations
Allis
McMonnies
America
Southern Associated Press
Cureaco
Manufacturers’ Hall