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The 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, held in Chicago, was a landmark event celebrating the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas. Organized after a competitive bidding process that saw Chicago triumph over other cities like New York and Washington, D.C., the exposition showcased American innovation, art, and culture on a grand scale. Spanning 686 acres in Jackson Park, the fair featured over 65,000 exhibits, stunning Beaux-Arts architecture, and impressive landscaping, drawing 27 million visitors over six months. The event symbolized America's industrial progress and cultural aspirations at the close of the Gilded Age, leaving a lasting impact on urban planning, architecture, and the nation's cultural identity.