I remember how exciting the World's Fair sounded, and wanting to go - but didn't get to. My family never took any trips like that. But I've read that other people who did attend found it disappointing: lots of boring educational exhibits but no carnival midway, and nothing much fun to do. Did any of you guys go to the Fair, and did you enjoy it, I wonder?
First, a Universal newsreel of President Johnson opening the Fair on April 23, 1964:
Next, part 1 of a 1964 NBC special report by Edwin Newman, in living color, of course:
Here's a remarkably crisp and vivid color report from the British Pathé News:
And finally, Shirley MacLaine and other Hollywood luminaries lend a bit of glamour to the Fair - Shirley was then starring in the comedy film What a Way to Go!
