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  • #230 - 1893 1c Columbian Commemorative: Columbus in Sight of Land
    May 1, 2026

    World’s Columbian Exposition 
    On May 1, 1893, the World’s Columbian Exposition opened in Chicago, Illinois. For six months, it transformed the city into a global showcase of architecture, invention, culture, and ambition, drawing millions of visitors to one of the largest fairs ever held.
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