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OLYMPICS / 1932 / CLOSING
A display of national flags at the closing ceremony Date: 1932
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1932 Angeles Ceremony Closing Olympic Olympics Solemn Games
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This evocative photograph captures the solemn and symbolic moment of the closing ceremony of the 1932 Olympic Games, held in Los Angeles, California. The image showcases a row of national flags, each one held aloft by a uniformed figure dressed in white, creating a striking visual display of unity and international camaraderie. The Olympics, first held in Athens, Greece in 1896, are the world's premier international sporting event, bringing together athletes from all corners of the globe to compete in various sports and celebrate the spirit of friendly competition. The 1932 Games, the tenth Olympiad, marked the first time that the Olympics were held in the United States. The closing ceremony, held on August 14, 1932, marked the end of the two-week-long event and saw the passing of the Olympic torch from the outgoing host city to the incoming host city, in this case, Berlin, Germany, which would host the 1936 Olympics. The flags, each one representing a different nation, are held high in a show of respect and pride, a testament to the international spirit of the Olympics and the unity that it fosters. The white clothing worn by the flag bearers adds to the solemnity of the moment, creating a powerful visual symbol of the Olympic ideals of excellence, friendship, and respect for all participants.
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