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many of the ideas for Century 21, the Seattle World's Fair held in 1962 for
Governor Al Rosellini. During the 6-month long festivities, he ran the
"Plaza of the States," which had ceremonies honoring each of the fifty
states. Over 40 years after the close of Century 21, the Plaza of the States is
still in use and is the location for Seattle's Citizenship Ceremonies. He was
later called upon by Governor Dan Evans to create a similar Plaza for Spokane's
Expo '74. |
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In a surprise (at least to Jack) move, Kentucky Day was also
celebrated as "Jack Gordon Day." Here's an obviously happy Jack
Gordon. |
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From the official Century 21
program
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The Plaza of the States,
in the center of the fair, presents a stirring tribute to the fifty states
of the Union. Flying from poles erected around the rim of the Plaza are
the state flags, arranged in order of each state's admission to the union.
At the base of each pole is a plaque bearing the state's seal, motto,
significant dates in its history, principal products and points of
interest. On a platform at the closed end of the Plaza is a huge font of
flame, symbolizing unity of the states, which glows continuously
throughout the fair. The American and Washington State flags flank a gold
reproduction of the state seal of Washington. At night the Plaza is
brilliantly illuminated.
Each State is saluted on special days at the fair.
During the ceremonies, visiting governors are welcomed, the states' flags
are raised and their plaques are unveiled.
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Expo '74 -- The Spokane
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Gordon is shown here with others connected
with the Expo '74 Plaza.
Left to right, we have Chas. G. Hord (RASW), Chuck Carpenter (Washington State
Patrol),
Kristi Lee (RASW), Washington State Governor Daniel J. Evans,
Mary Kathleen Rice (RASW), and Gordon
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You are at JackGordon.org,
a salute to John F "Jack" Gordon, Mr. Seattle |