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Atkinson's Advocacy for Atlanta
- When
- October 28, 1880
- Where
- Atlanta, Georgia
Edward Atkinson delivered an address in October 1880 advocating for Atlanta as the host city for the cotton exhibition.
Atkinson, who initially suggested the exhibition in August 1880, delivered a speech in the state Senate chamber on October 28, 1880. He argued that Atlanta was the ideal location for improving cotton cultivation methods and stimulating industrial development.
Sources
- International Cotton Exposition Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
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