Like the 1876 Centennial Exposition before it, the Fair provided a showcase for American power — and a reflection of the nation's prevailing values. The board supervising the fair invited ...

He was also a man who wanted to make money on the upcoming 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. There would be thousands of visitors to that event, and he knew a community featuring a big ...

The deciduous perennial vine is native to Japan and China and was first introduced to the U.S. during the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition. Kudzu was promoted as a shade-bringing ornamental ...