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Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: Official Procession...1876. Creator: Melton Prior
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Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: Official Procession...1876. Creator: Melton Prior
Opening of the American Centennial Exhibition: Official Procession through the Exhibition Building, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876. The Great International Exhibition of Arts and Manufactures, held at Philadelphia, upon the occasion of the Centennial Festival of the United States Declaration of Independence, was opened...with entire success by General U. S. Grant, President of the United States...[He said] "It has been thought appropriate...to bring together in Philadelphia for popular inspection specimens of our attainments in industrial matters and fine arts, in literature, science, and philosophy...[in] agriculture and commerce, that we may the more thoroughly appreciate the excellences and deficiencies of our achievements, and also give emphatic expression to our earnest desire to cultivate the friendship of our fellow-members of this great family of nations'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876
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This photograph captures the official procession making its way through the grand Exhibition Building during the Opening Ceremony of the American Centennial Exhibition in 1876. The event, which took place in Philadelphia to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the United States' Declaration of Independence, was a celebration of the country's industrial, artistic, and scientific achievements. At the helm of the procession is General Ulysses S. Grant, the President of the United States at the time, who delivered the opening remarks. In his address, Grant emphasized the importance of bringing together various sectors of American society for public scrutiny, stating, "It has been thought appropriate...to bring together in Philadelphia for popular inspection specimens of our attainments in industrial matters and fine arts, in literature, science and philosophy...in agriculture and commerce, that we may the more thoroughly appreciate the excellences and deficiencies of our achievements, and also give emphatic expression to our earnest desire to cultivate the friendship of our fellow-members of this great family of nations." The Centennial Exhibition was a significant moment in American history, showcasing the country's progress and fostering international cooperation. This photograph, sketched by Melton Prior for the Illustrated London News, offers a glimpse into this historic occasion and the collective pride and excitement of the American people as they celebrated their nation's achievements.
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