The construction of the fair is largely driven by the energetic pride of Chicago. With not only the city's pride at stake but also the entire nation's, Burnham, Root, and the rest of the directors feel compelled to push for a bigger and better fair to top other nations, especially Paris. Additionally, personal ego galvanizes the directors. Burnham and Root understand that a failure would tarnish their reputation while others like Olmsted view the process as a way to redeem their work and their field.
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