Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-10-29
"America's Making"
Exposition Starts
In New York Today

New York. Oct. -29.-Thc contribu-
tons Of every race of immigrants to
the building of America was depicted
in exhibitions today at the opening Of
"America's Making exposition in the
list regiment armory understhe >au-
spices of the state and city depart
ments. Thirty-two racial groups CO.
operated in the exposition which was
planned to help abate racial animosi-
ties aroused by the world war.
h exposition which will continue
until November II, consists of exhib-
Its showing by pictures, models and
living figures the various industrial,
artistic, scientific and historical con-
tributions made to American civiliza-
tton by immigrants and their descend
ants. Daily features will be pageants,
concerts, ~Iableaux and other living
presentations- Of the story of immi-
grant school children who have been
drilled for weeks" will have an i'm
portant part of this branch Of the ex-
Pageant at Night
Tonight there will be a pageant
representing the arrival of immigrants
in America and on each succeeding
day of the exposition pageants will
be given showing just what each
group a accomplished. On the clos
ing night, November -, all will unite
in a demonstration for a United
America"
Several racial groups have receiv-
ed assurances that delegates to the
Washington conference on far eastern
questions and limitation of ornaments
will attend the exposition to see how
many races ave helped in the build
ing of the new world.
Thirty-two groups have collected,
arranged and financed exhibits.
The idea of the exposition came
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rotary of the interior in the Wilson
administration. The state and city
educational authorities undertook
promotion of the event and extensive
research has been made.
Nearly 500 programs Of music and
pageantry have been presented within
recent weeks by public school pupils
and teachers and thousands of essays
have been written by school children
bearing on what immigrants have
done for America as we'll as what
America has done for them and their
children.
The armory has been divided into
thirty-two parts for the various ex-
hibits some of which have been ar
ranged at great cost.
Erected Monument
The Irish group, desiring to empha-
size that leadership has been its most
important contribution to America.
erected a miniature mountain rising
from q lake to show the exploits of
men Of their race. Model Of state
capitols representing Irish governors,
and other figures symbolic Of Irish
activities in industry, invention, labor
and other branches Of endeavor were
shown.
A feature of the Greek exhibit was
a % foot sponge fishing boat from
Florida, the Greeks having been &C
corded leadership in the sponge fish
ing industry of America.
The English contribution empha-
sized the contribution Of this race to
law, political structure, language and
education.
The exhibition of the Italians was
ranged about a flower garden. Thru
gateways could be seen statistical pic
lures and maps showing Italian con-
tribution Of population and industry,
a symbolic statue of labor, and a
statue of Columbus. Stereopticans
constantly flashed views of Italians
at work in many lines.
ture Of kimonos. wood carving, moth
er-of-pearl inlay working, and the
preparation of pistachto nuts and
cigaret tobacco.
The Scottish exhibit included pic
lures Of incidents from American his
tory in which Scotchmen have played
a leading part. Many busts of Ameri-
can presidents, scientists, writer's and
clergy1nen Of Scottish lineage in all
walks Of life adorned the walls.
"A model Of IN early Alaskan Set
Element feature the Russian exhibit.
Farming communities In the north
west and a, model for a coal crusher
brought from Mayfield, Pa, were also
on exhibition.
Other races had similar exhibits
showing in just what lines they have
done their bit in the development of