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keywords: World Event, International Exposition, 1933 Chicago World's Fair

Synopsis: Chicago World Fair is officially opened by Postmaster-General James Farley with the theme being Century Of Progress for the International Exposition...(read more)

  • Date: 1958
  • Duration: 00:00:18
  • Sound: Yes
  • Color: Monochrome
  • Type: Public Domain
  • Language: English
  • Location: United States

1933 Chicago World's Fair

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1933 Chicago World's Fair

A Century of Progress International Exposition was the name of the World's Fair held in Chicago in 1933 to celebrate the city's centennial.The world Fair was formally opened by Postmaster-General James Farley. A third of a million people crowed the memorable midway.