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  • Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
    Dates: 26th June – 4th July 1999
    Theme: Its All About Attitude
    7,000 Athletes
    150 Programs
    Mrs. Shriver marvels at the changes in expectations and attitudes towards people with intellectual disabilities in the 30-year history of Special Olympics.
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