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Article: Hitler dream that dims the Olympic torch
- Article from:
- The Independent (London, England)
- Article date:
- June 20, 1996
- Author:
CopyrightCopyright 1996 The Independent - London. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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New York - It was Monday at 3.09pm when the Olympic caravan
appeared over the brow of the hill and slowly proceeded into our
town of Cos Cob, Connecticut. School had finished early and it
seemed every soul that lives here was lining the road. Finally,
beyond the floats, the police cruisers and television vans, a
flickering flame came into view and collectively we drew in our
breath in awe.
This was our day in the glow of the Olympic torch that has been
wending its way since 27 April from Los Angeles through the United
States on its way to Atlanta for the opening next month of the
summer games. It is a giant relay over 15,000 miles and through 42
states, with thousands of runners bearing it ...
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