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Reflections by the River-EXPO 74
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In 1974 Spokane hosts the first environmentally themed World's Fair.
The year was 1974, the US was in the thick of the Cold War, and President Richard Nixon welcomed the world to Spokane. A look at the vision, the people, and the monumental effort that turned a dream into a world-class reality.
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Reflections by the River-EXPO 74
Special | 58m 4sVideo has Closed Captions
The year was 1974, the US was in the thick of the Cold War, and President Richard Nixon welcomed the world to Spokane. A look at the vision, the people, and the monumental effort that turned a dream into a world-class reality.
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Clip: Special | 2m 21s | In the 1960s, the city of Spokane began to experience economic and political stagnation. (2m 21s)
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Clip: Special | 2m 8s | Expo ‘74 closed in November 1974, after a six month run. (2m 8s)
Completion of the World Fair Site
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Clip: Special | 1m 49s | Construction of the fair site begins in 1972 (1m 49s)
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Clip: Special | 53s | Challenges continue in securing funding and exhibitors, and lining up entertainment. (53s)
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Clip: Special | 4m 3s | Significant funds were spent to market Expo ’74 and attract visitors. (4m 3s)
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Clip: Special | 3m 7s | Expo ’74 was the first World’s Fair to have an environmental theme. (3m 7s)
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Clip: Special | 6m 40s | Expo ‘74 openS on May 4, 1974 to a crowd of 85,000 people and with an environmental theme. (6m 40s)
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Clip: Special | 1m 49s | Ed Thompson captured the construction of the World’s Fair site from beginning to end. (1m 49s)
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Clip: Special | 5m | The Folk Life Festival celebrates a variety of cultures and traditions. (5m)
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Clip: Special | 2m 39s | The World’s Fair of 1974 (Expo ‘74) opened in Spokane, Washington in May 4, 1974. (2m 39s)
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Clip: Special | 3m 24s | Individual business leaders helped make the World's Fair in Spokane a reality. (3m 24s)
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Clip: Special | 2m 31s | Expo's lasting legacy includes Spokane’s opera house and convention center. (2m 31s)
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Clip: Special | 4m 59s | The organizers of Expo ’74 struggle with railroads and the public to garner support. (4m 59s)
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Clip: Special | 1m 21s | In early 70's the city and country were experiencing political and cultural changes. (1m 21s)
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Clip: Special | 2m 46s | In the mid-1960s,leaders hope to rejuvenate Spokane via a World’s Fair. (2m 46s)
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Clip: Special | 1m 40s | Three Expo buildings become significant Spokane landmarks. (1m 40s)
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Clip: Special | 1m 3s | Some community members got behind a campaign to “save” the railroad stations. (1m 3s)
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Clip: Special | 1m 50s | The Expo '74 site has become an important cultural landmark and gathering place in Spokane (1m 50s)
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Clip: Special | 55s | The creation of Spokane’s beautiful River Front Park is one lasting effect of Expo ‘74 (55s)
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