The Ridiculously Ambitious History of the World's Fair, Part Two: Things Don't Always Work Out
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The Fallout of the Louisiana World Exposition
This chapter analyzes the financial disaster of the Louisiana World Exposition and its resulting legislative reforms aimed at safeguarding taxpayer interests in future events. It examines the economic challenges of the 1980s, exacerbated by geopolitical issues like the oil crisis, and reflects on the failed hope for tourism-driven recovery in Louisiana.
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