1964/65 New York World's Fair (Futurama II)
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Exposition Theme:
• “Peace Through Understanding”
• Dedicated to “Man’s Achievement on a Shrinking Globe in an Expanding Universe”
GM Message and Pavilion:
• “City of the Future” – GM’s vision of the future through the Futurama II ride, the Avenue of Progress and divisional displays
• GM offered a detailed, knowledgeable look at the technological developments awaiting mankind in the near future
Significance for GM:
• Allowed GM to demonstrate its vision for the future of transportation
• Fully leveraged the “Futurama I” legacy
• Featured landmark pavilion architecture and one of the largest pavilions
• Waiting lines were often two hours or longer
• Attracted 29 million visitors during the two six-month periods that the fair was open

