Washington DC - HD
Washington DC Time Lapse Photography. By Glyn Lowe Photoworks.
Film of The Washington National Monument, Arlington Memorial Bridge from Lincoln Memorial, The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Lincoln Memorial, Police Horse, The Jackson Memorial, The White House and The Fountain in Lafayette Square at night.
Washington, District of Columbia promise a land of monuments, a city of symbols, and a place of power. The country's capital is home to the President of the United States, the Senate, the House of Representatives and hundreds of memorials paying homage to the country's vibrant, and often turbulent, past. It's no wonder millions of travelers book Washington, DC flights every year. From inspiring speeches to larger-than-life replicas of past presidents and colorful neighborhoods waiting to be explored, it's hard not be inspired to book a flight to Washington, DC.
The National Monument - Washington DC - HD
Washington DC Time Lapse Photography. By Glyn Lowe Photoworks.
Film of The National Monument and Constitution Gardens
Washington, District of Columbia promise a land of monuments, a city of symbols, and a place of power. The country's capital is home to the President of the United States, the Senate, the House of Representatives and hundreds of memorials paying homage to the country's vibrant, and often turbulent, past. It's no wonder millions of travelers book Washington, DC flights every year. From inspiring speeches to larger-than-life replicas of past presidents and colorful neighborhoods waiting to be explored, it's hard not be inspired to book a flight to Washington, DC.
Capital Beer: A Heady History of Brewing in Washington, D.C.
Washington Brewery–the city’s first brewery–opened in 1796. Brewer barons like Christian Heurich and Albert Carry dominated the taps of city saloons until production ground to a halt with Prohibition. Only Heurich survived, and when the venerable institution closed in 1956, Washington, DC, was without a brewery for 55 years. Author and beer scholar Garrett Peck taps this history while introducing readers to the bold new brewers leading the capital’s recent craft beer revival. A book signing will follow the program.
United States Capitol | Wikipedia audio article
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United States Capitol
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- Socrates
SUMMARY
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The United States Capitol, often called the Capitol Building, is the home of the United States Congress, and the seat of the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Though no longer at the geographic center of the Federal District, the Capitol forms the origin point for the District's street-numbering system and the District's four quadrants.
The original building was completed in 1800 and was subsequently expanded, particularly with the addition of the massive dome, and expanded chambers for the bicameral legislature, the House of Representatives in the south wing and the Senate in the north wing. Like the principal buildings of the executive and judicial branches, the Capitol is built in a distinctive neoclassical style and has a white exterior. Both its east and west elevations are formally referred to as fronts, though only the east front was intended for the reception of visitors and dignitaries.
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Package bomb suspect, Cesar Sayoc, arrested and charged with 5 federal crimes
An arrest has been made in the investigation of bombs sent to prominent Democrats and critics of President Trump. The Department of Justice confirmed that one person was in custody.
Several law enforcement sources told CBS News the suspect's name is Cesar Sayoc, who was born in 1962. He appears to have a criminal history in Broward County, Florida.
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A loud explosion was heard at the time of the arrest - possibly from a flash bang device used by FBI in the course of making the arrest A suspicious package addressed to Democratic Sen. Cory Booker has been recovered in Florida, the FBI said Friday morning. The FBI said the package was similar to 10 other packages sent to prominent Democrats and critics of President Trump.
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National World War II Memorial | Wikipedia audio article
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00:00:45 1 Design
00:02:56 1.1 Freedom Wall
00:03:22 2 History
00:04:51 2.1 Fundraising
00:05:52 2.2 Picking the site
00:08:13 2.3 Designing the memorial
00:09:04 3 Construction
00:10:49 4 Controversy
00:10:58 4.1 Criticism of the location
00:11:51 4.2 Criticism of the design and style
00:13:39 4.3 FDR's D-Day prayer
00:15:11 5 Gallery
00:15:19 5.1 With the Washington Monument in background
00:15:29 5.2 Of the Central Fountain
00:15:37 6 See also
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SUMMARY
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The World War II Memorial is a memorial of national significance dedicated to Americans who served in the armed forces and as civilians during World War II. Consisting of 56 pillars and a pair of small triumphal arches surrounding a square and fountain, it sits on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on the former site of the Rainbow Pool at the eastern end of the Reflecting Pool, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.
Opened on April 29, 2004, it was dedicated by President George W. Bush on May 29, 2004. The memorial is administered by the National Park Service under its National Mall and Memorial Parks group. More than 4.6 million people visited the memorial in 2018.
National World War II Memorial | Wikipedia audio article
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National World War II Memorial
00:00:47 1 Design
00:03:02 1.1 Freedom Wall
00:03:29 2 History
00:04:59 2.1 Fundraising
00:06:02 2.2 Picking the site
00:08:29 2.3 Designing the memorial
00:09:22 3 Construction
00:11:09 4 Controversy
00:11:18 4.1 Criticism of the location
00:12:13 4.2 Criticism of the design and style
00:13:13 4.3 FDR's D-Day prayer
00:14:46 5 Gallery
00:14:55 5.1 With the Washington Monument in background
00:15:05 5.2 Of the Central Fountain
00:15:14 6 See also
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- Socrates
SUMMARY
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The World War II Memorial is a memorial of national significance dedicated to Americans who served in the armed forces and as civilians during World War II. Consisting of 56 pillars and a pair of small triumphal arches surrounding a square and fountain, it sits on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on the former site of the Rainbow Pool at the eastern end of the Reflecting Pool, between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.
Opened on April 29, 2004, it was dedicated by President George W. Bush on May 29, 2004. The memorial is administered by the National Park Service under its National Mall and Memorial Parks group. As of 2009, more than 4.4 million people visit the memorial each year.
National Capital Planning Commission (USA) Meeting, February 4, 2016
Proceedings from the February 2016 meeting.
Featured: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Headquarters, Building Modernization; Marine Corps Base Quantico, Final Master Plan Review; Comprehensive Plan of the National Capital Region: Federal Elements, Final Adoption; Pentagon Reservation Master Plan Update, Information Presentation; 11th Street Bridge Park, Information Presentation.
United States Botanic Garden | Wikipedia audio article
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United States Botanic Garden
00:00:30 1 History
00:02:19 1.1 Botanic Garden of the Columbian Institute
00:05:37 1.2 Wilkes exploring and surveying expedition
00:07:27 1.3 U.S. Botanic Garden
00:09:06 1.4 Talk of expansion and move
00:14:24 1.5 New location
00:15:25 1.6 Plant production facility
00:16:34 1.7 Current operation
00:17:11 2 Facilities
00:20:22 3 Wilkes plants
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SUMMARY
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The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) is a botanic garden on the grounds of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., near Garfield Circle. The U.S. Botanic Garden is supervised by the Congress through the Architect of the Capitol, who is responsible for maintaining the grounds of the United States Capitol. The USBG is open every day of the year, including federal holidays. It is the oldest continually operating botanic garden in the United States.
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3:30 Deori Song: Artist: Ram Chandra Deori & Pty
3:45 Programme in Mijumishimi
4:05 Porogramme in Khampti
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4:45 News in Hindi
4.55 News in English
5:00 Programme in Idu
5.20 Programme in Tangsa
5.40 Programme in Nocte
6:00 Anchalik Batori
6.05 Programme Summary & Highlight
6.10 Vrindagaan:
6.15 GANYA RAIJOR ANUSTHAN (Rural Programme) /Interview on “Uccha Roktochap Aru
Anusangik Rogbur” With Dr. Pranjal Dutta
6:45 Sandhiyar Anchalik Batori
6:55 Ajir Prasanga
7.00 News in Hindi
7.05 News in Assamese
7.15 CHAH SRAMIKAR ASOR (T.G. Programme) Interview with Metka Murmoo on his Life and
Contribution towards Tea Garden Community
7.45 Adhunik Geet: Artist: Jutika Bhuyan Saikia
8.00 Time & Metre Reading: Jivanar Digh Bani (Radio Autobiography) Interview with Homen Borgohain (Eminent Writer, Journalist) Interviewer Jayanti Chutia
8.30 English TalkTalk on “Biochar: Future for Enviroment Management” By Prof. Dilip Kr. Patgiri
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8.42 Commercial Spot:
8.45 Samachar Sandhya:
9.00 News at Nine:
9.15 Commercial Spot:
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6:10 Swasthya Charcha: Interview on “Korkot Rog” With Dr. Gayatri Gogoi Part: I
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6:30 Classical Music: (Vocal) Artist: Pandit. C.R. Vyas Raga: Bhairav Bahar
6:45 Folk Music: (Lokageet) Artist: Ratikanta Rajbongshi
7.05 News in Assamese
7:15“Ajir Dinto” /(Morning Information Programme)
7.30 Quotation: GEETANJALI: 1.Artist: Khagen Mahanta Lyc: Keshab Mahanta Bondho Asile… 2. Artist: Khagen Dutta Lyc: Nagen Borah Monot Porene… 3. Artist: Kalpana Kalita Lyc: Fazlul Karim, Mor Son… 4. Artist: Kishore Das Lyc: Hiren Bhattacharya, Tor Banhit… 5. Artist: Kalpana Hazarika Lyc: Dijendra Mohan Sarmah, Jor Paati…
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8.30 North East News Bulletin in English:
8.35 SURAR PANCHOI (Composite) Assamese Film Songs
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12.00 News in English
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12.15 Folk Song: (Diha Naam) Artist: Manu Buragohain & Pty.
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1.00 News in English:
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1.10 Troops Programme
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3.28 AIR Signature Tune/Opening Announcement
3.30 Mishing Songs: Artist: Subho Pegu & Pty.
3.45 Programme in Mijumishimi
4.05 Programme in Khampti
4.25 Programme in Wancho
4.45 News in Hindi
4.55 News in English.
5.00 Programme in Idu
5.20 Programme in Tangsa
5.40 Programme in Nocte
6.00 Anchalik Batori
6.05 Programme Summary
6.10 Niyog Batori
6.15 GANYA RAIJOR ANUSTHAN (Rural Programme) Interview on “Krishi Patharot Jalasinchan Aru Jalanishkashan” With Dr. Bipul Deka
6.45 Sandhiyar Anchalik Batori
6.55 Aajir Prasanga:
7.00 The Hon’ble President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind’s Address to the Nation on the eve of 71st Republic Day
Of India Followed by Marshal Tune
7.50 News in Assamese
8.00 Time & Metre Reading “Ekalabya” Sponsored Programme of K.K. Handique State Open University
8.30 Geetar Sarai: Artist: Shibani Konwar Production: Rajendra Kr. Das
8.40 Programme Highlight
8.42 Commercial Spot:
8.45 Samachar Sandhya:
9.00 News at Nine
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10.00 B’cast of Recordings of “Sarba Bhasha Kobi Sanmilon 2020” (National Symposium of Poets)
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National Mall | Wikipedia audio article
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National Mall
00:01:07 1 History
00:01:15 1.1 L'Enfant City Plan
00:03:07 1.2 Downing Plan
00:06:25 1.3 McMillan Plan
00:10:49 2 Measurements
00:10:58 2.1 Dimensions
00:12:00 2.2 Boundaries
00:14:19 3 Purposes
00:15:40 4 Landmarks, museums, and other features
00:17:46 5 Demolished or moved structures
00:18:42 6 Other attractions nearby
00:20:15 7 Usage
00:20:39 7.1 Protests and rallies
00:22:38 7.2 Presidential inaugurations
00:24:22 7.3 Other events and recreational activities
00:24:58 7.3.1 Annual events
00:28:05 7.3.2 Other events
00:36:57 8 National Mall Plan
00:40:27 9 Reconstruction and restoration
00:41:23 10 Transportation
00:41:33 10.1 Public transportation
00:42:14 10.2 Bicycles
00:43:09 10.3 Pedicabs
00:43:27 10.4 Motor vehicle parking
00:44:33 11 See also
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SUMMARY
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The National Mall is a landscaped park within the National Mall and Memorial Parks, an official unit of the United States National Park System. It is located near the downtown area of Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States, and is administered by the National Park Service (NPS) of the United States Department of the Interior.The term National Mall commonly includes areas that are also officially part of neighboring West Potomac Park and Constitution Gardens to the southwest. The term is often taken to refer to the entire area between the Lincoln Memorial on the west and east to the United States Capitol grounds, with the Washington Monument dividing the area slightly west of its midpoint. A smaller designation sometimes referred to as the National Mall (proper) excludes both the Capitol grounds and the Washington Monument grounds, applying only to an area between them.The National Mall contains and borders a number of museums of the Smithsonian Institution, art galleries, cultural institutions, and various memorials, sculptures, and statues. The park receives approximately 24 million visitors each year.
World's Columbian Exhibition | Wikipedia audio article
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00:02:54 1 Planning and organization
00:07:27 2 Description
00:08:58 3 Attractions
00:12:39 3.1 Anthropology
00:13:10 3.2 Rail
00:14:25 3.3 Country and state exhibition buildings
00:15:50 3.4 Guns and artillery
00:17:00 3.5 Religions
00:17:35 3.6 Moving walkway
00:17:57 3.7 Horticulture
00:18:13 4 Architecture
00:18:21 4.1 White City
00:20:20 4.2 Role in the City Beautiful Movement
00:21:33 4.3 Great Buildings
00:22:39 4.4 Transportation Building
00:23:56 4.5 Surviving structures
00:26:28 4.6 Other architecture at the Fair
00:26:37 5 Visitors
00:28:14 6 Souvenirs
00:28:50 7 Assassination and end of fair
00:29:53 8 Electricity at the fair
00:33:43 9 Music at the fair
00:33:52 9.1 Musicians
00:34:42 9.2 Other music and musicians
00:37:10 10 Art at the fair
00:37:19 10.1 American artists exhibiting
00:37:28 10.1.1 Painters
00:37:35 10.1.2 Sculptors
00:37:44 10.2 Women artists exhibiting
00:38:36 11 Women artists at the Woman's Building
00:38:46 12 Notable firsts at the fair
00:39:26 12.1 Concepts
00:39:50 12.2 Commemorations
00:40:47 12.3 Edibles and potables
00:41:35 12.4 Inventions and manufacturing advances
00:41:53 12.5 Organizations
00:42:13 12.6 Performances
00:44:41 13 Later years
00:45:34 14 See also
00:47:30 14.1 Media about the fair
00:47:41 15 References and notes
00:47:50 16 Further reading
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I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
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The World's Columbian Exposition (the official shortened name for the World's Fair: Columbian Exposition, also known as the Chicago World's Fair and Chicago Columbian Exposition) was a world's fair held in Chicago in 1893 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1492. The centerpiece of the Fair, the large water pool, represented the long voyage Columbus took to the New World. Chicago bested New York City, Washington, D.C., and St. Louis for the honor of hosting the fair. The Exposition was an influential social and cultural event and had a profound effect on architecture, sanitation, the arts, Chicago's self-image, and American industrial optimism.
The layout of the Chicago Columbian Exposition was, in large part, designed by John Wellborn Root, Daniel Burnham, Frederick Law Olmsted and Charles B. Atwood. It was the prototype of what Burnham and his colleagues thought a city should be. It was designed to follow Beaux Arts principles of design, namely French neoclassical architecture principles based on symmetry, balance, and splendor. The color of the material generally used to cover the buildings façades gave the fairgrounds its nickname, the White City. Many prominent architects designed its 14 great buildings. Artists and musicians were featured in exhibits and many also made depictions and works of art inspired by the exposition.
The exposition covered 690 acres (2.8 km2), featuring nearly 200 new (but deliberately temporary) buildings of predominantly neoclassical architecture, canals and lagoons, and people and cultures from 46 countries. More than 27 million people attended the exposition during its six-month run. Its scale and grandeur far exceeded the other world's fairs, and it became a symbol of the emerging American Exceptionalism, much in the same way that the Great Exhibition became a symbol of the Victorian era United Kingdom.
Dedication ceremonies for the fair were held on October 21, 1892, but the fairgrounds were not actually opened to the public until May 1, 1893. The fair continued until October 30, 1893. In addition to recognizing the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the New World by Europeans, the fair also served to show the world that Chicago had risen from the ashes of the Great Chicago Fire, which had destroyed much of the city in 1871.On October 9, 1893, the day designated as ...
1893 Chicago World's Fair | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
00:03:41 1 Planning and organization
00:09:37 2 Description
00:11:32 3 Attractions
00:16:18 3.1 Anthropology
00:16:57 3.2 Rail
00:18:32 3.3 Country and state exhibition buildings
00:20:21 3.4 Guns and artillery
00:21:48 3.5 Religions
00:22:32 3.6 Moving walkway
00:22:59 3.7 Horticulture
00:23:18 4 Architecture
00:23:27 4.1 White City
00:26:00 4.2 Role in the City Beautiful Movement
00:27:30 4.3 Great Buildings
00:28:55 4.4 Transportation Building
00:30:32 4.5 Surviving structures
00:33:44 4.6 Other architecture at the Fair
00:33:54 5 Visitors
00:35:58 6 Souvenirs
00:36:42 7 Assassination and end of fair
00:38:05 8 Electricity at the fair
00:43:06 9 Music at the fair
00:43:16 9.1 Musicians
00:44:18 9.2 Other music and musicians
00:47:29 10 Art at the fair
00:47:39 10.1 American artists exhibiting
00:47:49 10.1.1 Painters
00:47:57 10.1.2 Sculptors
00:48:07 10.2 Women artists exhibiting
00:49:12 11 Women artists at the Woman's Building
00:49:23 12 Notable firsts at the fair
00:50:14 12.1 Concepts
00:50:41 12.2 Commemorations
00:51:53 12.3 Edibles and potables
00:52:56 12.4 Inventions and manufacturing advances
00:53:17 12.5 Organizations
00:53:41 12.6 Performances
00:56:44 13 Later years
00:57:50 14 See also
01:00:16 14.1 Media about the fair
01:00:28 15 References and notes
01:00:38 16 Further reading
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I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
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The World's Columbian Exposition (the official shortened name for the World's Fair: Columbian Exposition, also known as the Chicago World's Fair and Chicago Columbian Exposition) was a world's fair held in Chicago in 1893 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1492. The centerpiece of the Fair, the large water pool, represented the long voyage Columbus took to the New World. Chicago bested New York City, Washington, D.C., and St. Louis for the honor of hosting the fair. The Exposition was an influential social and cultural event and had a profound effect on architecture, sanitation, the arts, Chicago's self-image, and American industrial optimism.
The layout of the Chicago Columbian Exposition was, in large part, designed by John Wellborn Root, Daniel Burnham, Frederick Law Olmsted and Charles B. Atwood. It was the prototype of what Burnham and his colleagues thought a city should be. It was designed to follow Beaux Arts principles of design, namely French neoclassical architecture principles based on symmetry, balance, and splendor. The color of the material generally used to cover the buildings façades gave the fairgrounds its nickname, the White City. Many prominent architects designed its 14 great buildings. Artists and musicians were featured in exhibits and many also made depictions and works of art inspired by the exposition.
The exposition covered 690 acres (2.8 km2), featuring nearly 200 new (but deliberately temporary) buildings of predominantly neoclassical architecture, canals and lagoons, and people and cultures from 46 countries. More than 27 million people attended the exposition during its six-month run. Its scale and grandeur far exceeded the other world's fairs, and it became a symbol of the emerging American Exceptionalism, much in the same way that the Great Exhibition became a symbol of the Victorian era United Kingdom.
Dedication ceremonies for the fair were held on October 21, 1892, but the fairgrounds were not actually opened to the public until May 1, 1893. The fair continued until October 30, 1893. In addition to recognizing the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the New World by Europeans, the fair also served to show the world that Chicago had risen from the ashes of the Great Chicago Fire, which had destroyed much of the city in 1871.On October 9, 1893, the day designated as ...
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00:03:03 1 Planning and organization
00:08:01 2 Description
00:09:41 3 Attractions
00:13:42 3.1 Anthropology
00:14:17 3.2 Rail
00:15:38 3.3 Country and state exhibition buildings
00:17:12 3.4 Guns and artillery
00:18:27 3.5 Religions
00:19:06 3.6 Moving walkway
00:19:29 3.7 Horticulture
00:19:47 4 Architecture
00:19:56 4.1 White City
00:22:05 4.2 Role in the City Beautiful Movement
00:23:24 4.3 Great Buildings
00:24:35 4.4 Transportation Building
00:25:58 4.5 Surviving structures
00:28:39 4.6 Other architecture at the Fair
00:28:49 5 Visitors
00:30:35 6 Souvenirs
00:31:15 7 Assassination and end of fair
00:32:25 8 Electricity at the fair
00:36:36 9 Music at the fair
00:36:46 9.1 Musicians
00:37:39 9.2 Other music and musicians
00:40:22 10 Art at the fair
00:40:31 10.1 American artists exhibiting
00:40:41 10.1.1 Painters
00:40:49 10.1.2 Sculptors
00:40:59 10.2 Women artists exhibiting
00:41:55 11 Women artists at the Woman's Building
00:42:06 12 Notable firsts at the fair
00:42:50 12.1 Concepts
00:43:15 12.2 Commemorations
00:44:17 12.3 Edibles and potables
00:45:08 12.4 Inventions and manufacturing advances
00:45:28 12.5 Organizations
00:45:50 12.6 Performances
00:48:27 13 Later years
00:49:23 14 See also
00:51:26 14.1 Media about the fair
00:51:38 15 References and notes
00:51:47 16 Further reading
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The World's Columbian Exposition (the official shortened name for the World's Fair: Columbian Exposition, also known as the Chicago World's Fair and Chicago Columbian Exposition) was a world's fair held in Chicago in 1893 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1492. The centerpiece of the Fair, the large water pool, represented the long voyage Columbus took to the New World. Chicago bested New York City, Washington, D.C., and St. Louis for the honor of hosting the fair. The Exposition was an influential social and cultural event and had a profound effect on architecture, sanitation, the arts, Chicago's self-image, and American industrial optimism.
The layout of the Chicago Columbian Exposition was, in large part, designed by John Wellborn Root, Daniel Burnham, Frederick Law Olmsted and Charles B. Atwood. It was the prototype of what Burnham and his colleagues thought a city should be. It was designed to follow Beaux Arts principles of design, namely French neoclassical architecture principles based on symmetry, balance, and splendor. The color of the material generally used to cover the buildings façades gave the fairgrounds its nickname, the White City. Many prominent architects designed its 14 great buildings. Artists and musicians were featured in exhibits and many also made depictions and works of art inspired by the exposition.
The exposition covered 690 acres (2.8 km2), featuring nearly 200 new (but deliberately temporary) buildings of predominantly neoclassical architecture, canals and lagoons, and people and cultures from 46 countries. More than 27 million people attended the exposition during its six-month run. Its scale and grandeur far exceeded the other world's fairs, and it became a symbol of the emerging American Exceptionalism, much in the same way that the Great Exhibition became a symbol of the Victorian era United Kingdom.
Dedication ceremonies for the fair were held on October 21, 1892, but the fairgrounds were not actually opened to the public until May 1, 1893. The fair continued until October 30, 1893. In addition to recognizing the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the New World by Europeans, the fair also served to show the world that Chicago had risen from the ashes of the Great Chicago Fire, which had destroyed much of the city in 1871.On October 9, 1893, the day designated as C ...
World Columbian Exposition | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
00:03:24 1 Planning and organization
00:08:53 2 Description
00:10:41 3 Attractions
00:15:07 3.1 Anthropology
00:15:44 3.2 Rail
00:17:12 3.3 Country and state exhibition buildings
00:18:55 3.4 Guns and artillery
00:20:18 3.5 Religions
00:20:59 3.6 Moving walkway
00:21:25 3.7 Horticulture
00:21:43 4 Architecture
00:21:52 4.1 White City
00:24:15 4.2 Role in the City Beautiful Movement
00:25:41 4.3 Great Buildings
00:27:01 4.4 Transportation Building
00:28:33 4.5 Surviving structures
00:31:30 4.6 Other architecture at the Fair
00:31:40 5 Visitors
00:33:36 6 Souvenirs
00:34:18 7 Assassination and end of fair
00:35:36 8 Electricity at the fair
00:40:18 9 Music at the fair
00:40:28 9.1 Musicians
00:41:26 9.2 Other music and musicians
00:44:26 10 Art at the fair
00:44:36 10.1 American artists exhibiting
00:44:46 10.1.1 Painters
00:44:55 10.1.2 Sculptors
00:45:05 10.2 Women artists exhibiting
00:46:06 11 Women artists at the Woman's Building
00:46:17 12 Notable firsts at the fair
00:47:04 12.1 Concepts
00:47:32 12.2 Commemorations
00:48:39 12.3 Edibles and potables
00:49:37 12.4 Inventions and manufacturing advances
00:49:58 12.5 Organizations
00:50:22 12.6 Performances
00:53:15 13 Later years
00:54:17 14 See also
00:56:34 14.1 Media about the fair
00:56:46 15 References and notes
00:56:56 16 Further reading
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
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Speaking Rate: 0.8831141167111901
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I cannot teach anybody anything, I can only make them think.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
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The World's Columbian Exposition (the official shortened name for the World's Fair: Columbian Exposition, also known as the Chicago World's Fair and Chicago Columbian Exposition) was a world's fair held in Chicago in 1893 to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the New World in 1492. The centerpiece of the Fair, the large water pool, represented the long voyage Columbus took to the New World. Chicago bested New York City, Washington, D.C., and St. Louis for the honor of hosting the fair. The Exposition was an influential social and cultural event and had a profound effect on architecture, sanitation, the arts, Chicago's self-image, and American industrial optimism.
The layout of the Chicago Columbian Exposition was, in large part, designed by John Wellborn Root, Daniel Burnham, Frederick Law Olmsted and Charles B. Atwood. It was the prototype of what Burnham and his colleagues thought a city should be. It was designed to follow Beaux Arts principles of design, namely French neoclassical architecture principles based on symmetry, balance, and splendor. The color of the material generally used to cover the buildings façades gave the fairgrounds its nickname, the White City. Many prominent architects designed its 14 great buildings. Artists and musicians were featured in exhibits and many also made depictions and works of art inspired by the exposition.
The exposition covered 690 acres (2.8 km2), featuring nearly 200 new (but deliberately temporary) buildings of predominantly neoclassical architecture, canals and lagoons, and people and cultures from 46 countries. More than 27 million people attended the exposition during its six-month run. Its scale and grandeur far exceeded the other world's fairs, and it became a symbol of the emerging American Exceptionalism, much in the same way that the Great Exhibition became a symbol of the Victorian era United Kingdom.
Dedication ceremonies for the fair were held on October 21, 1892, but the fairgrounds were not actually opened to the public until May 1, 1893. The fair continued until October 30, 1893. In addition to recognizing the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the New World by Europeans, the fair also served to show the world that Chicago had risen from the ashes of the Great Chicago Fire, which had destroyed much of the city in 1871.On October 9, 1893, the day designated as ...
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