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Host Washington Governor Albert D. Rosellini (center) escorts Ilinois Governor Otto Kerner (right) to the speakers' platform in the Plaza of the States at the Seattle World's Fair. It was Illinois Honor Day on June 20. At left is Bill Sears, associate coordinator of the Plaza.

 

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Governor Otto Kerner (right), of Illinois, was greeted by Leo Weisfield upon the former's arrival in Seattle this summer. Kerner, who holds two World's Fair Trade Dollars, was in Seattle to participate in Illinois Honor Day in the Plaza of the States at the World's Fair, June 20. Weisfield is Chairman of host Governor Albert D. Rosellini's Hospitality Committee. (Caption by Jack Gordon, coordinator of the Plaza of the States.)

 

The printed information card mounted at the base of each state's flag pole.

The State of Illinois was honored by the World's Fair Post Office on their State Day of June 20.