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Summer Olympics 1960

Mark Kauffman1960-08

LIFE Photo Collection

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.
LIFE Photo Collection

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