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| | Amazon.com: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum (Images of America): Books: Chris Epting (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-27) |
 | | Opened to the public in June of 1923, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum can arguably be called ìAmericaís Most Historic Sports Stadium.î; In 1984 the Memorial Coliseum was declared a State and Federal Historic Landmark for its contributions to both the State of California and the United States. |
 | | ÝÝThe Memorial Coliseumís history spans eight decades, playing host to two Olympiads, two Super Bowls, one World Series, a multitude of concerts and political rallies, a Papal mass, and one of the most famous Democratic presidential nomination acceptance speeches of the 20th century by John F. Kennedy. |
 | | But the Los Angeles Coliseum has hosted two NFL teams, two Super Bowls, both historic in their own way, two Olympics, Evel Kneivel, an acceptance speech from a President-to-be, record-breaking attendance figures for the Dodgers and The Reverend Billy Graham, fireworks shows, rock concerts and one of the biggest rivalries in college football. |
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