02287cam a22003013u 4500 13266 UtSlPG 20260610133320.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 T Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission Final Report of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-08-23 Produced by Michael Oltz and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Final Report of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission" is a historical account produced during the early 20th century. This report details the activities and planning surrounding the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, which celebrated the centennial of the United States' acquisition of the Louisiana Territory. It provides insights into the organizational efforts, funding mechanisms, and events planned for the exposition, including its significance in showcasing international arts, industries, and cultures. The opening of the report sets the stage for the exposition's inception, beginning with the motion initiated by the citizens of St. Louis and their subsequent invitation to Congress for support. It describes the establishment of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Commission, its members, and the financial backing required for the event. Additionally, it reflects on the importance of the Louisiana Purchase in American history, emphasizing the preparations that involved selecting a site in St. Louis and ensuring proper management of exhibits from both local and international participants. The groundwork laid in these early sections highlights the monumental effort to commemorate a pivotal moment in American history through this grand exposition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Louisiana Purchase Exposition (1904 : Saint Louis, Mo.) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13266 54656 54656