1964-65 New York World's Fair Groundbreaking and Dedication Booklets

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VISITS THE

NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR

1964-1965

May 9, 1963 A

General Douglas Mac Arthur arrives at the
Administration Building greeted by Gen-
eral William Potter, Fair executive vice
president, and part of the Fair office staff.

Warmly applauded by Fair personnel Gen-
eral Mac Arthur proceeds to , , ,

* . . the model room where he is briefed on
Fair progress and presented with an official
medallion by Thomas /. Deegan, jr.,
chairman of the Executive Committee. Also
present are Martin Stone (rear); Stuart
Constable; Mac Arthur's former aide,
Major General Courtney Whitney; Gen-
eral Potter and Governor Charles Poletti.

1963 New York World » fwt 19641965 Corporoiion

The New York World's Fair will re-
vive the lagging patriotic spirit that
has long been missing. America
needs this shot-in-the-arm. If this
is pulled off in grand style it will be
tremendous. It will be an inspira-
tion to all the people of our coun-
try and the world. It will give the
whole country an uplift.

General Douglas MacArthur
New York World's Fair 1964*1965

May 9, 1 963

May 9, 1963 was General MacArthur's "Day at the Fair," as
he arrived for an informal visit, escorted by his former aide, Major
General Courtney Whitney.

The first stop on the General's tour of the Fair was the scale
model room in the Administration Building where he was briefed
on exhibitor plans and construction progress by General William
Potter, Fair executive vice president.

During the briefing, the military leader heard comments on the
Fair by Thomas J. Deegan, Jr., chairman of the Executive Com-
mittee; Governor Charles Poletti, vice president for International
Affairs and Exhibits; Martin Stone, director of the Industrial Sec-
tion; and Stuart Constable, Operations vice president.

Mr. Deegan presented an official Fair medallion to the General,
who, in accepting it said that it would occupy a place of promi-
nence in his home.

Afterwards, the General's party inspected the Fairgrounds and
noted how far along some of the exhibitors had progressed towards
completion of their pavilions. On seeing the Hong Kong Pavilion,
General MacArthur remarked that the authenticity of this exhibit
will make it one of the most striking features in the International
Area.

When General MacArthur was informed that there would be
70,000,000 Fair visitors during the two six-month operating sea-
sons, he said, "I venture that you have grossly underestimated your
figures/*

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1964-1965 CORPORATION

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ROBERT MOSES, President

THOMAS J. DEEGAN, JR., Chairman of the Executive Committee

WILLIAM E, POTTER, Executive Vice President

CHARLES POLETTI, Vice President, International Affairs and Exhibits

STUART CONSTABLE, Vice President, Operations

WILLIAM BERNS, Vice President, Communications and Public Relations

ERWIN WITT, Comptroller

MARTIN STONE, Director of Industrial Section

GUY F. TOZZOLI,-?ort of New York Authority) Transportation Section

ERNESTINE R. HAIG, Secretary of the Corporation and
Assistant to the President

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WILLIAM WHIPPLE, JR., Chief Engineer