# How the 1939 & 1964 World's Fairs Built (and Broke) America's Future

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Podcast: [Phil and Ted's Sexy Boomer Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/phil-and-ted-s-sexy-boomer-show-7640727)
Published: 2026-07-23T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://sexyboomershow.com
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## Resource

Takeaways: The significance of the 1964-65 and 1939 World's Fairs, highlighting their cultural impact and technological showcases. Robert Moses played a pivotal role in shaping the 1964 World's Fair, emphasizing his complex legacy as a master builder and controversial figure. The 1939 Fair introduced groundbreaking technological concepts, while the 1964 Fair faced societal challenges amid the Civil Rights Movement. Attendees of the 1964 World's Fair experienced a juxtaposition of optimism for the future against a backdrop of political unrest and social change. Links referenced in this episode: billcotter.com Companies mentioned in this episode: New York Telephone IHOP Coca Cola Texas Instruments Ford General Electric Sinclair Oil IBM Disney Pepsi

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