1956 Olympics Part 1 of 6

A title over different sports; The Olympic torch starts its relay and is carried by several people. Melbourne; decorations and sculptures; with scores of banners and huge crowds; a marching band; buttons and an Olympic patch; numerous faces of the diverse crowd; The Duke of Edinburgh arrives. the parade of athletes starting with Greece; the American group marching; trumpets blow as the Olympic flag is raised; pigeons are released; and the torch is lit.

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Time: 1956 Olympics, 9 November, 1956, 22 November, November 23,

Setting: Cairns, Queensland, Melbourne, Australia, Melbourne Skyline, Melbourne Cricket Ground,

People: The Duke of Edinburgh, Ron Clarke, Vladimir Kuts, Charles Dumas, fans, audience, crowd,

Objects: English Electric Canberra, high jump,

Subjects: 1956 Summer Olympics, 1950s Melbourne, 1950s automobiles, 1956 Olympic Opening Ceremony, olympic torch, 1000 m run, gold medal,

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