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Alexander Antonovitch Troyanovsky, ambassador of the U.S.S.R. to the United States, reviews the troops at the World's Fair
The Soviet ambassador was the guest of Rufus C. Dawes, president of the Fair, at a luncheon given in the directors' room in the Federal building.
1933





Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. visits the International World Clock at the New World's Fair
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., son of the President, pays a visit to the International World Clock at the New World's Fair.
1933



Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr. inspects a report at the International Business machines exhibit
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., son of the President, inspects a report at the International Business machines exhibit.
1933

Crowd awaiting Eleanor Roosevelt
A large crowd awaits to hear Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady and wife of U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, give an address before the Century of Progress Court of Honor, Hall of Science. Mrs. Roosevelt's speech that day was addressed to the women of the nation.
1934

Unveiling of a memorial pillar to Italo Balbo
Italo Balbo was a fascist general and leader of the Italian Blackshirts and, at the time, a close ally of Benito Mussolini. Balbo arrived at the Century of Progress on a transatlantic flight from Rome, Italy. The City of Chicago subsequently staged a parade and renamed 7th Street 'Balbo Drive' in his honor.
1933









Public officials view the 1934 World's Fair
Daniel C. Roper, Secretary of Commerce, and other public officials on an informal visit.
1933