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World's Fairs Legacies

2010-05-03T09:47:14Z

FILE- This file photo shows the 1964 World's Fair site in Flushing Meadows in the Queens borough of New York, on April 19, 1964. The Unisphere in the center of the water fountain was the symbol of the fair. In the background is the Manhattan skyline. World's fairs and expositions have introduced techno...

World's Fair Legacies

2010-05-03T09:47:12Z

FILE- This file photo shows a general view of people on the grounds of the New York World's Fair at Flushing Meadows in the Queens borough of New York, Sunday, April 27, 1964. World's fairs and expositions have introduced technological innovations and marked cultural shifts for the masses since the first one was held in 1851 Carlos Delgado (R) slides safely into home plate past a tag by the Phillies' Carlos Ruiz (L) on a hit by teammate Fernando Tatis during the seventh inning of the game between the Philadelphia Phillies the New York Mets relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez fires his first pitch to San Diego Padres during Opening Day at Citi Field, in Flushing Meadows, ...

Opening Day at Citi Field

2010-04-15T11:24:20Z

The San Diego Padres (L) and the New York Mets line up along the base pads for the Opening Day ceremonies at Citi Field, in Flushing Meadows, New York USA 13 April 2009