Imagine a time before hamburgers, hot dogs, iced tea, and cotton candy were popular. Last year marked the 100th anniversary of the 1904 World’s Fair, a celebration bringing many cultures together into the heart of what we now call Forest Park in Saint Louis, Missouri. The 1904 World’s Fair popularized new ideas and products for fair attendees. The fair was also a centennial celebration of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. During the early 1900’s, the United States was establishing itself at an imperialistic and superior nation to the rest of the world. The 1904 World’s Fair was used by the government to sway public opinion of America’s current foreign policy matters. The fair brought many visitors from around the world and the United States together, giving Americans the opportunity to showcase their lifestyles and …show more content…
During the fair, there was a lot of propaganda to showcase superior middle-class American democracy, capitalism and culture. There were many exhibits at the fair from other countries that lacked any evidence of technical advancements, as measured by our Western ideals, making them seem less civilized, but inferior. The 1904 World’s Fair was used by the government to sway public opinion in support of America’s current foreign policy matters. Imperialism and colonization of Puerto Rico and Philippine Islands. Show the US needed to teach them how to be civilized. In an article from the August 25th, 1904 issue of the Monroe City Democrat, the Philippine Exposition is given high praise and recommended “to the student of ethnology, of economics, or politics, it is of paramount importance, to the average visitor who seeks merely novelty and sensation, it is without equal at the Fair. To the business man
The Chicago World's Fair of 1893 changed America in enormous ways. Probably the most prominent being that it directly changed America's and the world's perception of America and our capabilities. Not only was it the first in America, but the Chicago World's Fair propelled America...
Findling, John E., Historical Dictionary of World's Fairs and Expositions, 1851-1988 New York: Greenwood Press, 1990
However, it is relevant that we understand the ripple effect that Turner’s thesis had on the world. Soon to be President had already written three of the fourteen four volumes of Winning the West, prior to reading the pamphlet. The concern I see that effects our society is that Turner was able through a speech able to not on influence but encourage Roosevelt to continue to write more in regards to Winning the Race in the West. The impact of Turner’s ideas and Roosevelt’s rise to presidency are a great indication of how significant the thesis was through the “frontiers” which included the Chinese Boxer Rebellion and the Philippine-American War. During both of these engagements, American soldiers were accused and found guilty of brutally beating, killing and even raping women and men in both regions. The tolerance of “manifest destiny” was still alive and well as Roosevelt then Governor of the Philippines would soon take over as President of the United States in 1904. Although this was a negative impact, this is still significant to our history even
American foreign policy during the 1890s was based on many factors that each acted as an individual justification for our country’s behavior as a whole. Racism, nationalism, commercialism, and humanitarianism each had its own role in the actions America took against other nations.
Austria hosted a world's fair in 1873, as it aimed to present itself as a world leader and the equal of England and France. The structure that served as the focal point and ideological locus for the Vienna Exhibition was its striking Rotunda, a feat of engineering and design, which is pictured during the fair's opening ceremonies on May 1, 1873.
World War Two had a lasting impact on the culture of the American People. Although, one distinct thing that changed during the War was an increase in the power of the Amer...
In 1893, the great Chicago World’s Fair took place. Just climbing to the second largest populated city in America, Chicago had a lot to prove. The World’s Fair was a perfect opportunity for Chicago to come together and show that they can compete with other large cities like New York and Philadelphia. For the World’s Fair to be as successful as it was, there was a need for leaders, innovators, new inventions, and tremendous attractions. Without these, the fair could not have been designed and constructed as well as it was. Eventually, Chicago had convinced the entire United States that they could be just as powerful and influential as all the other larger, big-name cities of the country. America transformed into an advanced country as a result of the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.
They allowed America to become a commercial empire prospering in world trade. The Philippine Islands brought resources, new employment, better wages, constructive investment, important trade in provinces, and a wave of immigration causing American citizenship to raise. With all of these additions to America’s economy, it justifies the decision to keep the Philippine Islands as a victory for the spread of imperialistic ideas in America. Imperialist were more interested in the betterment of America as a whole which was more persuasive than anti-imperialist motives. Because of their claims to raise American trade and profit through the possession of the Philippines, the imperialist won the ultimate argument on the possession of the islands. The decision to keep the islands was beneficial to both parties involved. Because of the ties made between America and the Philippines, the United States is now one of the island's top trading partners and largest foreign investors, and in turn, America currently receives a multitude of exported goods from the islands including copper strings, sponges, felt hats, sulfides, and vacuum flask glass
He goes into detail about how the government began to increase its control on nation’s economy for war, as well as shape the public’s opinions through the use propaganda and the establishment of new committees. He defines what it meant to be an American during World War I and briefly goes over the opportunities that the war introduced to women and African Americans. This video is useful in providing insight as to how glorifying war became integrated into the American character through government actions. Furthermore, it demonstrates how the American war culture led to nationwide cooperation towards a changed economy that was primarily focused on supporting those at the front, resulting in America’s success in World War
During the 1910’s decade, a famous and well known war began to take place. This war is World War I, also known as the Great War. Although the war had been going on since 1914, the United States didn’t officially enter the war until April 6, 1917. But before all of that, there were some details that led up to all this commotion. During this decade there were two presidents, William Howard Taft (1909-1913), and Woodrow Wilson (1913-1921). 1910’s was a decade of tension throughout the world. In America, the decade began with an intense election between Democrat Woodrow Wilson, Republican Taft, Progressive Roosevelt, and the Socialist Eugene Debs. Since the Republican voters split between Taft and Roosevelt, Wilson won 42 percent of the
In the year 1921, Conrad Eckhold, the owner of Atlantic City’s Monticello Hotel was looking for a way to keep tourists in town past Labor Day. After discussing the tourist problem with other Atlantic City business owners, the idea of a “Fall Frolic” was created. The Fall Frolic included a two-day competition to be called “Atlantic City’s Inter-City Beauty Pageant”, in years after it would be known as the “Miss America Pageant” (Miss America, 2/20/2011).
Opening day of the 1876 Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia was a spectacular festival of flags, music, and a one-hundred gun salute. After President Grant gave his opening address, the signal was given to unfurl and raise every flag and insignia simultaneously on the entire fairground. A chorus of one thousand began to sing, accompanied by an orchestra and chimes, and the barrage of one hundred rifles symbolized a century of independence for the United States of America (McCabe). This was the first major international world's fair in North America, and while many foreigners argued the United States did not have anything to show, the country shone through displaying its growth into a major industrial power.
Appearing in an article on May 22, 1893 in the Illinois Staats-Zeitung, the author, who isn’t listed by name explains that “it is the duty of German-Americans to “acknowledge and appreciate these efforts and also this friendly attitude towards our adopted father-land.” However, the German’s did display some disdain for their overall treatment at the fair.
William McKinley in 1899 gave a speech regarding why the United States decided to keep the Philippines, when they were "dropped into our laps". Before giving the speech McKinley was burdened by what would be in the best interest of both countries. He gave four very strong points, with reasoning on why "keeping" the Philippines is the best plan of action for the United States to take.
In the “The Sole Guardians of the Art Inheritance of Asia”: Japan and China at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, Carol Ann Christ described the first time Japan shows its colonial military power and China’s first attend at World Exposition. The Expo has always been an important place to showcase modern industrial civilization, leading science, new trade and cultural landscapes. As one of the winners of the wars, Japan wants to use this 1904 St. Louis fair to make a strong statement of its dominance in east Asia. By using this world fair as a stage Japan claimed its equal position as the America and Britain. Meanwhile, they also want to indicate the disparity between Japan and rest of the Asia include China and India. Because of the fear of Western domination, Japan is in