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The U.S. is represented during opening ceremonies for the I Winter Olympics in Chamonix, France, Jan. 25, 1924. Associated Press
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Norwegian contingent as they paraded past the reviewing stand at Lake Placid, New York, February 4, 1932 at the opening exercises of the winter Olympics. The y are led by Sonja Henie, World champion figure skater in her class. Associated Press
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Members of the U.S. Olympic teams march behind the American flag into the ski stadium in the snow during opening ceremonies of the IV Winter Olympic Games in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Feb. 6, 1936. There are 668 athletes participating from 28 nati Associated Press
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Adolf Hitler sits with members of his government on the balcony of the Olympia House in the Ski Stadium, shortly after he spoke the inaugural words for the IV Winter Olympic Games in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Feb. 6, 1936. Associated Press
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The lighting of the Olympic flame in the ice stadium at St. Mortiz, Switzerland, on Jan. 30, 1948, at the opening of the Olympic Winter Games. Associated Press
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The British team marches in the ice stadium during the opening parade of the Winter Olympic Games, in St. Moritz, Switzerland, on Jan. 30, 1948. Associated Press
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A view of the ice stadium at St. Moritz during the opening ceremony of the Olympic winter games, Jan. 30, 1948, St. Moritz, Switzerland. The national team are drawn up in foreground with their national flags and behind, at the foot of the snow-covered hil Associated Press
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A general view of the ice stadium when the Olympic Winter Games opened with a parade of the national teams around the arena, Jan. 30, 1948, St. Moritz, Switzerland. Michael Nash, Associated Press
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The American Winter Olympics team march through St. Moritz, Switzerland, on Jan. 30, 1948, on their way to the Ice Stadium for the opening ceremony Fifth Winter Olympic Games. Associated Press
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Egil Nansen, grandson of the famous Norwegian explorer, holds aloft the torch after lighting the Olympic Flame, at Bislett Stadium, Oslo, on Feb. 15, 1952. The ceremony was part of the official opening of the sixth winter Olympics. Associated Press
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Norwegian Ski-jumper Torbjorn Falkanger,centre on podium, takes the Olympic Oath on behalf of all the contestants during the sixth winter Olympic Games, at Bislett Stadium, Oslo, on Feb. 15, 1952. Flags of all the competing nations are seen either side of Associated Press
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Jim Bickford, Saranac Lake, N.Y., bobsledder, carries flag as he leads the U.S. Winter Olympic athletes in parade, Feb. 15, 1952 during opening ceremonies for the 1952 games at Oslo, Norway. Associated Press
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Jim Bickford, 43-year-old bobsledder from Saranac Lake, N.Y., carries U.S. flag as he leads teammates past stands at stadium at Cortina D'Ampezzo during opening ceremonies for 1956 Winter Olympic Games, Jan. 26, 1956, Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy. Bickford, Associated Press
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Athletes from 32 nations participating in the seventh winter Olympic Games, listen to welcoming address at stadium, Jan. 26, 1956, Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy. Addressing groups is Count Paolo than de revel, on white Rostrum, center, right. The count headed Associated Press
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In front of 13,000 people and 1,200 competitors, Italian skater Guido Caroli, falls while carrying the Olympic torch, during the opening ceremony of the seventh Winter Olympic Games, at Cortina, Italy, on Jan. 26, 1956. Caroli fell over some microphone wi Associated Press
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In this file photo from Jan. 1960, Crowds and athletes gather at the arena for the Winter Olympic games opening ceremony in Squaw Valley, Calif. Associated Press
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Teams enter arena for the Winter Olympic games opening ceremony in Squaw Valley, Calif., in January 1960. Associated Press
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Austrian Slalom champion Joel Rieder watches flames of the Olympic Torch after he had ignited the flame in opening ceremony at Bergisel Ski Stadium near Innsbruck, Austria on Jan. 29, 1964. Ceremony officially opened the ninth winter Olympics. Associated Press
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This is a general view of the site of the Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria, Feb. 1, 1964. Associated Press
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Wearing fur trimmed capes and hats, members of the British women's team parade in the ski stadium during the opening ceremony of the 9th Winter Olympic Games at Innsbruck, Austria on Jan. 29, 1964. Associated Press
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The opening ceremony of the IX Winter Olympic Games, at the Ski Centre, in Innsbruck, on Jan. 29, 1964. Associated Press
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Flames and smoke soar up with a “whoosh” as the Olympic flame is lit at the top of the Olympic Stadium at Innsbruck, Austria on Jan. 21, 1964. The lighting was part of the first rehearsal for the opening of the Winter Olympic Games on January 29. Some 1,3 Associated Press
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This is a general view of the opening ceremonies of the 10th Winter Olympic Games as competing athletes gather in Grenoble, France, Feb. 6, 1968. Associated Press
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Former Olympic figure skater, Alain Calmet of France, is seen after lighting the Olympic Flame during the opening ceremony of the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, Feb. 6, 1968. Associated Press
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View of the Olympic stadium in Grenoble during the opening ceremony for the 1968 Winter Olympics. Feb. 6, 1968. Associated Press
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The Olympic Flag is carried by French Alpine troops during a procession at the opening ceremony of the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble, Feb. 6, 1968. Associated Press
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Smoke rings in the sky, formed by the exhaust of Airplanes, symbolize the 1968 Olympics, which opened with the winter games, Feb. 6, 1968, Grenoble, France. Associated Press
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Puffs of white smoke in this general view indicate gun salutes marking the opening of the 10th Winter Olympic Games, Feb. 6, 1968, Grenoble, France. Associated Press
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Giant sparklers held by French school children add brilliance to the ceremony as Alain Calmat of France, right background, starts to descend stairs after lighting the Olympic flame, Feb. 6, 1968, Grenoble, France. The ceremony took place at the opening of Associated Press
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This is a general view of the Olympic flag being raised during opening ceremony of the 10th Winter Games in Grenoble, France, Feb. 6, 1968. Dieter Endlicher, Associated Press
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Izumi Tsujimura, 16-year-old Sapporo High school Girl, glides gracefully over the Ice to carry the Olympic flame into the Makomanai stadium during opening ceremonies of the XIth Winter Olympic Games in Sapporo on Thursday, Feb. 3, 1972. Associated Press
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The Olympic flag billows in the cold breeze as it is carried by six members of the Japanese self defense force into the arena during opening of the Winter Olympic Games, Thursday, Feb. 3, 1972, Sapporo, Japan. Associated Press
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The team of the United State of America for the Winter Olympic Games march into the arena of the Makomanai Stadium at start of the colorful opening ceremonies, Thursday, Feb. 3, 1972, Sapporo, Japan. Associated Press
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Hideki Takada, 16-year-old Sapporo High school boy, ignites the cauldron with the Olympic flame to climax the opening of the Winter Olympic Games, Thursday, Feb. 3, 1972, Sapporo, Japan. Associated Press
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Helicopter view of the Makomanai Ice Stadium as more than 1,100 athletes from 35 nations assemble to compete in the Winter Olympic Games, Thursday, Feb. 3, 1972, Sapporo, Japan. Associated Press
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Multicolored balloons released by 800 skaters contrast against the snow covered landscape as the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympic Games come to an end in the Makomanai Stadium, Thursday, Feb. 3, 1972, Sapporo, Japan. Associated Press
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Hideki Takada, 16-year-old high school boy, runs up the 103 steps carrying the Olympic torch to ignite the cauldron at the opening ceremony of the Sapporo Winter Olympics Games in Sapporo, northern Japan, Feb. 3, 1972. Associated Press
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Austrian youths wearing Tyrolean costumes perform traditional hoop dance as flag-bearers watch during opening ceremonies of the 12th Winter Olympic Games in Innsbruck, Austria on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1976. Flag-bearers are, from left, Vladislav Tretjak of t Associated Press
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Crowds watch as five groups from Tyrolean valleys perform the traditional hoop dance during opening ceremony of the 12th Winter Olympic Games at Innsbruck, Austria on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1976. Associated Press
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This is the way the Olympic fire will tower over the Innsbruck landscape during the forthcoming 12th Olympic Winter Games. Picture was taken on Jan. 26, 1976 in Innsbruck, Austria during rehearsal of the opening ceremony. A slight mist covers the slopes o Associated Press
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Olympic flame lit in Innsbruck, Austria on Jan. 26, 1976. Dieter Endlicher, Associated Press
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The Olympic flame of 1976, right and the old one of 1964 Winter Olympics burn in their trays after being ignited in Wednesday’s opening ceremonies for the 12th Olympic Winter Games in Innsbruck’s Bergisel Stadium, Feb. 4, 1976, Innsbruck, Austria. Associated Press
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General shots of the opening ceremonies of the 1976 Winter Olympic games, Feb. 4, 1976, Innsbruck, Austria. Associated Press
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Winter Olympic Innsbruck Austri, Teams entering stadium for the 12th Winter Games at opening Ceremony Ceremony on Feb. 4, 1976. Associated Press
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General shots of the opening ceremonies of the 1976 Winter Olympic games, Feb. 4, 1976, Innsbruck, Austria. Associated Press
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Olympics Winter opening ceremonies in Lake Placid in 1980. Associated Press
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Opening ceremony of XIII Winter Olympics on Feb. 13, 1980 in Lake Placid, N.Y. Associated Press
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Opening ceremony of XIII Winter Olympics on Feb. 13, 1980 in Lake Placid, N.Y. Associated Press
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Opening ceremony of XIII Winter Olympics on Feb. 13, 1980 in Lake Placid, N.Y. Associated Press
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Opening ceremony of XIII Winter Olympics on Feb. 13, 1980 in Lake Placid, N.Y. Associated Press
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Opening ceremony of XIII Winter Olympics on Feb. 13, 1980 in Lake Placid, N.Y. Associated Press
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Torch bearer Dr. Charles Morgan Kerr lights the Olympic flame during opening ceremonies for the XIII Winter Olympic Games at Lake Placid, N.Y., Feb. 13, 1980. Associated Press
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Against a backdrop of brightly costumed Yugoslav dancers, members of the United States Olympic team march behind old glory, carried by Luger Frank Masley of Newark, Delaware, during opening ceremonies at Kosevo Stadium in Sarajevo Feb. 8, 1984. Associated Press
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Particpants form the Olympic rings during opening ceremonies for the XIV Winter Olympics in Sarajevo's Kosevo stadium Feb. 8, 1984. Associated Press
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The Olympic flame is lit during the opening ceremonies for the XIV Winter Olympics in Sarajevo's Kosevo stadium Feb. 8, 1984. Associated Press
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Opening ceremonies take place for the XIV Winter Olympics in Sarajevo's Kosevo stadium Feb. 8, 1984. Associated Press
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Members of the U.S. Olympic team wave to audience as they march in opening ceremony at Kosevo Stadium in Sarajevo, on Feb. 8, 1984 for the XIV winter Olympic Games. Frank Masley of Newark carries the flag. Placad marked sad is the Yugoslav designation for Jack Smith, Associated Press
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Opening ceremony of Olympic XIV Winter Games on Feb. 8, 1984 at Kosevo Stadium in Sarajevo. Pete Leabo, Associated Press
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Opening ceremony of Olympic XIV Winter Games on Feb. 8, 1984 at Kosevo Stadium in Sarajevo. Pete Leabo, Associated Press
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Wild West riders, stage coaches and inflated balloons highlight the opening ceremony on Saturday, Feb. 13, 1988 at McMahon Stadium in Calgary to start the 15th Winter Games. Associated Press
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Robyn Perry, 12, still holds the Olympic Torch, after lighting the Olympic Flame at McMahon Stadium in Calgary on Saturday, Feb. 13, 1988 during the opening ceremony of the XVth Winter Olympic Games. A record 57 nations, represented by 1, 789 athletes are Associated Press
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American cross country skier Bill Koch of Brattleboro, Vt., carries the American flag to lead the U.S. delegation into the opening ceremonies of the XVI Winter Olympic Games in Albertville, France, Saturday, Feb. 8, 1992. George Steinbrenner, vice presid Associated Press
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Jets soar over the Olympic Stadium in Albertville, France, Saturday, Feb. 8, 1992 during the opening ceremonies for the XVI Winter Olympic Games. John Gaps, Associated Press
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French soccer team coach Michel Platini, left, and Francois-Cyrille Grange, 9, of France stand on the podium in the Olympic Stadium after Grange lit the Olympic torch, Saturday, Feb. 8, 1992 in Albertville, France, during opening ceremonies for the XVI Wi Marcy Nighswander, Associated Press
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Valeri Medvedtsev carries the flag of the Unified Team from the Commonwealth of Independent States (formerly the Soviet Union) into the opening ceremony of the XVI Winter Olympic Games in Albertville, France on Saturday, Feb. 8, 1992 Marcy Nighswander, Associated Press
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The Olympic flag flies over the Olympic stadium in Albertville, France on Feb. 8, 1992 during the finale of the opening ceremonies for the 1992 Winter Olympics. John Gaps, Associated Press
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Ski-jumper Stein Gruben soars over the crowd as he carries the Olympic Torch during Opening Ceremonies for the XVII Winter Olaympic Games in Lillechammer, Norway, Saturday, Feb.12,1994. Associated Press
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Fireworks fill the sky at the end of the opening ceremony of the XVII Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway, Feb. 12, 1994. Denis Paquin, Associated Press
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The Olympic rings are formed on the ski jumping slope in Lillehammer, Norway, during the Opening Ceremonies, Feb. 12, 1994. Katsumi Kasahara, Associated Press
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His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon Magnus of Norway ignites the Olympic Flame during Opening Ceremonies for the XVII Winter Olympic Games, Feb. 12, 1994 in Lillehammer, Norway. John Gaps III, Associated Press
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Former Olympian Midori Ito pauses after lighting the Olympic Flame during the opening ceremony of the XVIII Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan, Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998. Eric Draper, Associated Press
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Helium filled bio-degradable balloons are released at the end of the closing ceremony of the XVIII Winter Olympics in Nagano, Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998. Eric Draper, Associated Press
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Sumo Grand Champion Akebono performs a Dohyoiri or ring-entering ceremony during the opening ceremony of the XVIII Winter Olympics at the Minami Nagano Sports Park in Nagano Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998. Eric Draper, Associated Press
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With the Olympic Cauldron seen in the background, a performer is raised by one of the Onbashira pillars during the opening ceremony of the XVIII Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan, Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998. Doug Mills, Associated Press
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Snowlets walk around the stadium prior to the start of the opening ceremony of the XVIII Winter Olympics at Minami Nagano Sports Park Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998, in Nagano, Japan. Eric Draper, Associated Press
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Jet clouds in the five Olympic colors are drawn in the sky over the stadium of the Minami Nagano Sports Park by members of the "Blue Impulse" acrobatic pilots during the XVIII Winter Olympic opening ceremony in Nagano Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998. Lynn Sladky, Associated Press
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Jets from the Japanese Air Force streak over the Opening Ceremonies in Nagano Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998. David Phillip, Associated Press
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The Olympic flag flies during the opening ceremony of the XVIII Winter Olympics at Minami Nagano Sports Park Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998, in Nagano, Japan. Amy Sancetta, Associated Press
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Members of the Italian contingent enter the Minami Nagano Sports Park during the parade of athletes at the opening ceremony of the XVIII Winter Olympics in Nagano, Saturday, Feb. 5, 1998. Amy Sancetta, Associated Press
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Performers on the ice during the opening ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City Friday, Feb. 8, 2002. Roberto Borea, Associated Press
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Fireworks erupt during the opening ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City Friday, Feb. 8, 2002. Kevork Djansezian, Associated Press
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President Bush is surrounded by members of the U.S. Olympic team during the opening ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City Friday, Feb. 8, 2002. Lawrence Jackson, Associated Press
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Fireworks burst over the athlete tribune at the Rice-Eccles Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremonies for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City, Utah, Friday, Feb. 8, 2002. Frank Gunn, Associated Press
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The U.S. Olympic team marches into Rice-Eccles Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City Friday, Feb. 8, 2002. Laura Rauch, Associated Press
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Members of the 1980 U.S. Gold Medal Olympic hockey team light the Olympic flame at Rice-Eccles Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City Friday, Feb. 8, 2002. Laura Rauch, Associated Press
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The Olympic cauldron is lit at the Winter Olympics opening ceremony, shown in this sequence of photos taken Feb. 8, 2002, in Salt Lake City. Douglas C. Pizac, Associated Press
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Children of light with laterns during the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Friday, Feb 8, 2002. Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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Part of the Native American welcome during the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Friday, Feb 8, 2002. Stuart Johnson, Deseret News
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Mike Eruzione, captain of the 1980 US hockey team holds the torch overhead before he and others from the team light the cauldron during the Opening Ceremonies of the Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympic Games at Rice-Eccles Stadium Friday, Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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The Native American Welcome during the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Friday, Feb 8, 2002. Laura Seitz, Deseret News
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The Opening Ceremonies of the Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympic Games at Rice-Eccles Stadium Friday, February 8, 2002. Stuart Johnson, Deseret News
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Salt Lake City 2002 Winter Games Opening Ceremonies February 8, 2002. Johanna Workman
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during the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Friday, Feb 8, 2002. Stuart Johnson, Deseret News
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The Opening Ceremonies of the Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympic Games at Rice-Eccles Stadium Friday, February 8, 2002. Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News
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Fireworks fill the sky after the cauldronis lit during the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Friday, Feb 8, 2002. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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The Opening Ceremonies of the Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympic Games at Rice-Eccles Stadium Friday, February 8, 2002. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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The Opening Ceremonies of the Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympic Games at Rice-Eccles Stadium Friday, February 8, 2002. Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News
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The World Trade Center flag is presented by members of the New York Police and Fire Department at the Opening Ceremonies of the Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympic Games at Rice-Eccles Stadium Friday, February 8, 2002 by . Stuart Johnson, Deseret News
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The Mormon Tabernacle Choir performs during the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games Opening Ceremony at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Friday, Feb 8, 2002. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
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The Olympic flame is seen during the opening ceremony for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, Friday, Feb. 10, 2006. Matt Dunham, Associated Press
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Performers climb a wall during the opening ceremony for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, Friday, Feb. 10, 2006. Julie Jaconbson, Associated Press
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Performers form a dove after climbing a wall during the opening ceremony for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, Friday, Feb. 10, 2006. Julie Jaconbson, Associated Press
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Stefania Belmondo, an Italian cross country gold medalist, lights the flame with the Olympic torch during the opening ceremony for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, Friday, Feb. 10, 2006. Julie Jaconbson, Associated Press
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Dancers perform during the opening ceremony for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, Friday, Feb. 10, 2006. Julie Jaconbson, Associated Press
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Yuri Chechi, an Olympic gymnast from Italy, starts the ceremony by pounding an anvil during the opening ceremony for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, Friday, Feb. 10, 2006. Julie Jaconbson, Associated Press
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A dancer performs during the opening ceremony for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, Friday, Feb. 10, 2006. Matt Dunham, Associated Press
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The Olympic team from Costa Rica enters the Olympic Stadium during the opening ceremonies of the Turin 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turin, Italy, Friday Feb. 10, 2006. Gene J. Puskar, Associated Press
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Fireworks go off at the end of the opening ceremony for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, Friday, Feb. 10, 2006. Matt Dunham, Associated Press
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A performer is suspended from a balloon during the 2006 Winter Olympics opening ceremony Friday, Feb. 10, 2006, in Turin, Italy. Eric Risberg, Associated Press
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Fireworks erupt after the lighting of the Olympic flame to mark the beginning of the Turin 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turin, Italy, Friday Feb. 10, 2006. Gene J. Puskar, Associated Press
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A performer skates during the opening ceremony for the Turin 2006 Winter Olympic Games Friday, Feb. 10, 2006 in Turin, Italy. Eric Gay, Associated Press
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The Olympic rings are lit during the opening ceremony for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, Friday, Feb. 10, 2006. Julie Jacobson, Associated Press
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The performers are seen during the opening ceremony for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, Friday, Feb. 10, 2006. Chris Helgren, Associated Press
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Fireworks surround the stage as athletes sit in the middle during the opening ceremony of the Turin 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, Friday, Feb. 10, 2006. Kevork Djansezian, Associated Press
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Fireworks are seen during the opening ceremony for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy, Friday, Feb. 10, 2006. Julie Jaconbson, Associated Press
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The Olympic torch is lit during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. Amy Sancetta, Associated Press
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Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Canadian armed forces raise the Canadian flag as Nikki Yanofsky, top right, performs the Canadian national anthem during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Colum David J. Phillip, Associated Press
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A snowboarder sails through the Olympic rings during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. Amy Sancetta, Associated Press
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Canadian ice hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, bottom left, holds the torch as he lights the Olympic flame at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. Matt Dunham, Associated Press
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Performers are seen next to a giant illuminated bear during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. Gerry Broome, Associated Press
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A musician performs during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. Amy Sancetta, Associated Press
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Performers dance during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. David J. Phillip, Associated Press
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Steve Nash helps to light the Olympic flame during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. Mark Baker, Associated Press
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Performers are seen during the opening ceremony for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. Mark J. Terrill, Associated Press
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The downtown skyline is seen during the opening ceremonies at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, Feb. 12, 2010. Marcio Sanchez, Associated Press
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The Olympic flame is lit during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. Bernat Armangue, Associated Press
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The Olympic Cauldron is lit during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. Julio Cortez, Associated Press
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Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. Mark Humphrey, Associated Press
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Fireworks are seen over Olympic Park during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. Julio Cortez, Associated Press
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One of the rings forming the Olympic Rings fails to open during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. Matt Dunham, Associated Press
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Dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. Mark Humphrey, Associated Press
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Horses are lit up during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. Ivan Sekretarev, Associated Press
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Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. Mark Humphrey, Associated Press
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Spectators wave the Russian flag during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. Charlie Riedel, Associated Press
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Todd Lodwick of the United States carries his country flag as the team arrives during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. Ivan Sekretarev, Associated Press
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Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. Ivan Sekretarev, Associated Press
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Russian wrestler Alexander Karelin, second from left, hands the torch to Russian gymnast Alina Kabaeva, left, as Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova, second from right, and Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva look on during the opening ceremony of t Mark Humphrey, Associated Press
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Artists perform during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. Matt Dunham, Associated Press
By Deseret News

In preparation for the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games opening ceremony Friday, here's a look at Olympic opening ceremonies through historical photographs, from the first Olympic Winter Games held in 1924 in Chamonix, France, to the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada.

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