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Tacoma Centennial Committee
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1968-1969
History
In 1968 the Tourist and Convention Bureau of Tacoma chairman Din Fuhrmeister appointed a Centennial Planning Committee led by Don St. Thomas as the chairman, John. H. Anderson as general chairman, Norman D. Rowley as executive director as well as the formation of a non-profit corporation to plan and conduct the Centennial observance which took place the week of June 28 – July 5th, 1969. The celebration included Tacoma’s schools, businesses, industries, military, and various members of the community. Major events during the celebration included an opening ceremony, centennial parade, USAF Thunderbirds airshow, dance performances, concerts, US Naval Ship arrivals, and fireworks display.
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Written by Aubrey Farache, 2023.
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Publicity File, Official Publication of the Tacoma Chamber of Commerce, Vol. 45 No. 11, June 1969, Tacoma Centennial Committee Records (Collection 1.7.4), Northwest Room at Tacoma Public Library.
Meeting Minutes File, April 1, 1968, Written by E. M. Wetherell, Secretary, Tacoma Centennial Committee Records (Collection 1.7.4), Northwest Room at Tacoma Public Library.