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Summer Olympics 1960

Mark Kauffman1960-08

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

The lighting of the Eternal Flame by torch bearer Giancarlo Peris aided by Avery Brundage Campidoglio at the opening of the summer Olympics.

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Title: Summer Olympics 1960
Date: 1960-08
Location: Rome, Italy
Physical Dimensions: COLOR TRANSPARENCY
Subject Keywords: Summer, Sports, 1960, Ceremonies, Olympics, 1960s
Publisher: TimeLife
Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
Provider: LIFE
Photographer: Mark Kauffman
Original ID: TimeLife_image_883881
Credits: LIFE
Copyright: © Time Inc.

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