Opening Ceremonies - 1960 Olympics

The actual event was a gorgeous spectacle. The torch was carried down Papoose Peak by US Gold Medal winner, Andrea Mead Lawrence. Her entrance was enhanced by the 2500 choral students and 1200 band members representing high schools from California and Nevada. Speakers include: Prentis Hale, president of the Organizing Committee, Avery Brundage, president of the International Olympic Federation, Vice President Richard Nixon, Carol Heiss, US figure skating star, and Karl Malden, actor. Thousands of multi-colored balloons were released into the clear air with booming fireworks and the dropping of many colors of parachutes.

Program

1. Introduction - CBS Television
2. Opening of Ceremonies - Announcer, Bill Henry
3. The Parade of the Olympians
4. Standard Bearers Take Positions - Marine Band, Washington D. C.
5. Welcome - Prentis Hale, Avery Brundage
6. Declaration - Richard Nixon
Olympic Hymn - Combined High School Choirs & Bands
7. Olympic Flag Presentation - Harold T. Johnson, Renzo Mendari
Salutes, Pigeon Release
8. These Things Shall Be - Combined High School Choirs & Bands
9. Arrival of the Olympic Flame - Andrea Lawrence, Ken Henry
Conquest - Marine Band, Washington D. C.
Lighting of the Olympic Flame
10. Olympic Prayer - Karl Malden, Combined High School Choirs & Bands
11. Olympic Oath - Carol Heiss
12. Star Spangled Banner - Combined High School Choirs & Bands
13. Departure of Atheletes

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