The 1895 Cotton States and International Exposition was held at the current Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
Nearly 800,000 visitors attended the event.
The exposition was designed to promote the American South to the world and showcase products and new technologies, as well as to encourage trade with Latin America.
The Cotton States and International Exposition featured exhibits from several states including various innovations in agriculture and technology.
President Grover Cleveland presided over the opening of the exposition.
The event is best remembered for the "Atlanta compromise" speech given by Booker T. Washington on September 18, promoting racial cooperation.
The 1895 Cotton States and International Exposition was held at the current Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Nearly 800,000 visitors attended the event. The exposition was designed to promote the American South to the world and showcase products and new technologies, as well as to encourage trade with Latin America. The Cotton States and International Exposition featured exhibits from several states including various innovations in agriculture and technology. President Grover Cleveland presided over the opening of the exposition. The event is best remembered for the "Atlanta compromise" speech given by Booker T. Washington on September 18, promoting racial cooperation.
Cotton States and International Exposition