While the fair was meant to serve as a display of unity and peace, the presence of racial tensions was apparent. Many communities, such as the Polish, the German’s, and African American’s witnessed first-hand the barriers that came as a result of racism and segregation. Each faced their own tribulations on account of the fair, though nevertheless utilized the exposition to tackle the issue head-on. Indeed, the fair, having occurred more than a century prior stands as a picture of America during the late 19th century and how the country treated the many diverse racial communities in its
While the fair was meant to serve as a display of unity and peace, the presence of racial tensions was apparent. Many communities, such as the Polish, the German’s, and African American’s witnessed first-hand the barriers that came as a result of racism and segregation. Each faced their own tribulations on account of the fair, though nevertheless utilized the exposition to tackle the issue head-on. Indeed, the fair, having occurred more than a century prior stands as a picture of America during the late 19th century and how the country treated the many diverse racial communities in its