Official poster of the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris

It shows semi-naked athletes—a reminder of Antiquity—making the Olympic salute. In the background, the flag of the French Republic. In the foreground, palm leaves, symbols of victory.


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A high-angle view of the opening ceremony at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

The Olympics were held in Paris and the suburb of Colombes, France, between May 4 and July 27, 1924.

The Opening Ceremony was held on July 5.

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Count Justinien Clary, president of the French Olympic Committee, speaks during the Opening Ceremony.
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French track and field athlete Géo André led the delegations in the Olympic oath, also known as the athlete's salute.

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For more about the Olympic Oath, please see:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_Oath

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Original caption from July 9, 1924: "Rocquencourt, France—The American Olympic candidates are taking more honors than hoped. Every man is right up to the minute physically, due to the rigorous training. Photo shows the American gymnasts during practice stunts at their Rocquencourt headquarters near here."
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