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1803 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION HK-301 So Called Dollar $1 Grades Choice Unc

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1803 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION HK-301 So Called Dollar $1 Grades Choice Unc
1803 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION HK-301 So Called Dollar $1 Grades Choice Unc. Purpose: To commemorate 100th anniversary of Louisiana Purchase, "second in importance in nation's development only to American Revolution."Organization: This was our 4th largest exposition. With St. Louis having been Territorial Capital in 1804, civic leaders and Missouri Historical Society campaigned vigorously within organization of Louisiana Purchase states and territories to secure celebration. Favorably decided at January, 1899, convention of delegates in St. Louis. Exposition Co. chartered May 1901; public subscription to stock. City floated large bond issue; state granted $1,000,000; Congress $5,000,000.