Dallas, Texas, USA, March 22-24, 2007
Dallas, also known as Big D, was founded by John Neely Bryan in 1841. It is speculated that it was named after George Mifflin Dallas, who was the eleventh Vice President of the United States. It was formally proclaimed as a city on February 2nd, 1856 and legally became one in 1871. Dallas is located in the state of Texas; it is the third-largest city of the state and the ninth largest city of the USA. The city of Dallas covers 385 square miles and has an approximate population of 1.2 million. The Globalization and World Cities Study Group & Network placed the city of Dallas as one of the eleven USA world-class cities. The city of Dallas is widely known as a centre of banking, insurance, business, transportation, computer technology, telecommunications and oil industry.
Many important events took place in Dallas. In 1958 Jack Kilby of Texas Instruments invented the integrated circuit. On November 22, 1963 a very well-known incident took place in Dallas. It was the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on the lm Street, while his motorcade was passing through Dealey Plaza in downtown Plaza. The spot where J. F. Kennedy died is one of the most famous tourist attractions of the city.
The city of Dallas offers a variety of entertainment opportunities, the majority of which are located in downtown Dallas. It offers a unique blend of cosmopolitan flair and modern sophistication. Visitors may choose among museums, amusement parks, gardens, historic sites and art exhibitions. In addition, Dallas is thriving with malls, shops, outlets, restaurants and nightlife. Visitors can go to the Dallas Museum of Art and the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, two of the most prominent features of the Dallas Art scene. Furthermore, there are several other museums in the Fair Park that tourists may visit, including the famous Science Place and the African American Museum.
Reference and More Information:
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