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October 21, 1892
The Anaconda Standard
Anaconda, Deer Lodge County, Montana
What is this article about?
Columbus Day is observed as a legal holiday nationwide by Act of Congress to mark the 400th anniversary of America's discovery. The main event is the dedication of the World's Fair buildings in Chicago, accommodating 125,000 attendees under one roof.
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To-Day is a legal holiday throughout the country by Act of Congress.
It is designed to commemorate the four hundredth anniversary of the discovery of America by Columbus, and the chief feature of the observance is the dedication of the World's Fair Buildings in Chicago.
Under one roof, 90,000 persons will occupy chairs, with 35,000 more on the outer circle.
It is designed to commemorate the four hundredth anniversary of the discovery of America by Columbus, and the chief feature of the observance is the dedication of the World's Fair Buildings in Chicago.
Under one roof, 90,000 persons will occupy chairs, with 35,000 more on the outer circle.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
What keywords are associated?
Columbus Day
Worlds Fair
Chicago Dedication
Legal Holiday
Where did it happen?
Chicago
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Primary Location
Chicago
Event Date
To Day
Event Details
Legal holiday by Act of Congress commemorating the 400th anniversary of Columbus's discovery of America, with the dedication of World's Fair buildings in Chicago accommodating 90,000 in chairs and 35,000 more on the outer circle.