Philly's 1926 world's fair for America's 150th anniversary was the 'flop heard 'round the world'

PhillyVoice·May 28

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A world's fair was held in Philadelphia in 1926 to celebrate America's 150th anniversary, but it is being described as a significant failure. The event is being compared to other milestone celebrations in american history, including a successful world's fair held in philadelphia for the country's centennial in 1876. The discussion of past celebrations comes as america approaches another milestone birthday.

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