First of 48 families from every state to occupy homes at the New York world’s fair was the Howard L. Burdin family of Miami, Fla., as the 1940 exhibit opened on May 11, 1940. Shown, on left side of front fence at the home, are, left to right, Jimmy Burdin, 14; Howard Burdin, Mrs. Howard Burdin and Elsie, 12. Over the fence to right, greeting the family, are, Grover Halen, President of the fair, Mayor F.H. LaGuardia of New York and his family and Joseph P. Moushey of Seattle, Wash., and his family, who were first occupants of another home. With Mr. and Mrs. Moushey are Joseph, Jr., 12 and Herbert, 5. (AP Photo)