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A Broad Way in Chicago is named after Swami Vivekananda:

Swami Vivekananda gave his famous speech by addressing the audience "Sisters and brothers of America" at the World Parliament of Religions, Chicago on 11th September, 1893 and became world famous.

On September 11, 1995, the Art Institute put up a bronze plaque to commemorate Swami Vivekananda's historic address. The plaque reads: "On November 11, 1995, the stretch of Michigan Avenue that passes in front of the Art Institute was formally conferred the honorary name "Swami Vivekananda Way" (see pictures).

 
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