In 1876, the United States hosted its first World s Fair in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. World s Fairs in the United States invited participation from each state, with each state funding its own building and displays. Arkansas participation in numerous world s fairs in the United States presented an opportunity to advertise the state s accomplishments and promote settlement.
Given the frightening growth in the murder rate in Arkansas and the nation, it would be easy to yearn for a time when we all lived in harmony and safety. Although the details might be hazy, we remember it as a time when drive-by shootings were unknown, when people had respect for law and order, an era when substance abuse was unknown, when our children were safe.
Given the frightening growth in the murder rate in Arkansas and the nation, it would be easy to yearn for a time in history when we all lived in harmony and safety. Although the details might be hazy, we remember it as a time when drive-by shootings were unknown, when people had respect for law and order, an era when substance abuse was unknown, when our children were safe.
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