What was the name of the 1876 event in Philadelphia that became the first official U.S. world’s fair?
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Centennial Exposition
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What was the name of the 1876 event in Philadelphia that became the first official U.S. world’s fair?
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Centennial Exposition
Which city hosted the 1876 Centennial Exposition, the major celebration of America’s 100th anniversary?
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Philadelphia
What is the official birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps, founded during the Revolutionary War?
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November 10, 1775
On what date did Congress establish the Continental Navy, the predecessor of the modern U.S. Navy?
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October 13, 1775
What date is recognized as the founding date of the U.S. Army, whose 250th birthday preceded America250?
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June 14, 1775
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