However, it was not until the construction of the Eiffel Tower that it moved the Americans. “The [Eiffel] Tower not only ensured the eternal fame of its designer, Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, but also offered graphic proof that France had outstripped the United States to dominate the field of iron and steel, despite the Brooklyn Bridge, the horseshoe. Curve and other undeniable achievements of American engineers.” (p. 15). The Americans were perplexed: how could France be ahead of the race launched by America? Discussions of building a fair in Chicago were announced, the same men who were responsible for rebuilding Chicago after the Great Fire of 1871 would be on the committee to build this great fair (p. 16). This fair would be an exhibition of modern or ancient times. Since there was one in Paris, it was only fitting that America had one, and the goal was for it to be bigger and better. Once approved by government officials and committee staff, the decision was made to build the Chicago World's Fair; which would also be called the World's Columbian Exposition. Lead architects Daniel Burnham and John Root knew that failure was not an option. They could not allow the honor or reputation of the nation to be tarnished (p. 33). Burnham and Root were on a mission to ensure the nation's selfishness and prominence by exceeding civilian expectations. It was extremely difficult work, for Burnham and Root it would be their greatest challenge, but they would excel with their expertise and power to imagine and