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Jamestown Exposition; Light on the Past

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This book of picture post cards illustrates the 1907 Jamestown Exposition.The event was established to celebrate the three hundred years of America’s existence in a fitting manner. The event included all of the nation as well as countries around the world. There are one hundred and thirty-five picture post cards in this booklet; showing the houses contributed by the twenty-one States, and the Exhibition buildings with historical items from their home state. Many of the exhibitions displayed untold treasures some of which are described in this booklet. And, some of which still exist on the Norfolk Navel Base today.The “Fair” grounds were designed to give free access too strolling. The area was surrounded by a fence with climbing flowers to strengthen the area with a pleasant garden atmosphere. Rough, but well worn paths lead over the grounds from one exhibit to another; across rough bridges and all the way through wooded areas.Among the pictures show the Hampton Roads Harbor. In 1907, the pictures show Norfolk not to be solidly developed. On the other hand, forty years before, all through the great Civil War the Merrimac and the Monitor’s battles in those waters had drawn great attention to the area. The scenes from those two ships are incorporated in this history; reviewing our nations great naval development.Theodore Roosevelt was President all through this time period. He showed by his actions, his enthusiasm for this ordinary event. He stated,” that the event was intended to serve the world notice of America’s rich history and powerful place on the earth stage: making Hampton Roads, that world stage.”On opening day the harbor was filled with ships from many nations of the world.Present also, was our magnificent Atlantic Squadron, which acted as host for the monster ironclads. In the name of the government of the United States the President had invited all of the nations of the earth to take part in the commemorations. He made it a global character by emphasis on the “international navel, mar

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