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The five-ring Olympic symbol rises from the floor of the National Stadium during the opening ceremonies for the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Friday, Aug. 8, 2008.
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Fireworks explode over the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Beijing Friday, Aug. 8, 2008.
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Fireworks explode over the National Stadium during the opening ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Friday, Aug. 8, 2008.
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Fireworks explode over the National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, during the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics in Beijing, Friday Aug 8, 2008.
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Performers walk around a floating sphere during the opening ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Friday, Aug. 8, 2008.
AP Photo/Thomas Kienzle
Dancers perform during the opening ceremonies for the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Friday, Aug. 8, 2008.
AP Photo/Kevin Frayer
Performers are seen in the National Stadium during the opening ceremonies for the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Friday, Aug. 8, 2008.
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Dancers perform during the opening ceremonies for the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Friday, Aug. 8, 2008.
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Illuminated performers line the floor of the National Stadium during the opening ceremonies for the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Friday, Aug. 8, 2008.
AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan
Former Chinese gymnast Li Ning prepares to light the torch during the opening ceremonies for the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Friday, Aug. 8, 2008.
AP Photo/Luca Bruno
Fireworks explode as the torch is lit during the opening ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Friday, Aug. 8, 2008.
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Fireworks explode over National Stadium during the opening ceremonies for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, Friday, August 8, 2008.
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U.S. President George Bush and his wife Laura wave during the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony in Beijing, Friday, Aug. 8, 2008.
AP Photo/Luca Bruno
The delegation from the United States enters the National Stadium during the opening ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Friday, Aug. 8, 2008.
AP Photo/David Phillip
Athletes from Italy cheer as they walk through the National Stadium during the opening ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Friday, Aug. 8, 2008.
AP Photo/David Phillip
Tennis player Roger Federer of Switzerland walks through the National Stadium during the opening ceremony for the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Friday, Aug. 8, 2008.
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Eventer Gina Miles, of the U.S. Equestrian Team, carries the American flag as she and show jumper Anne Kursinski, left, and dressage rider Courtney King, right, participate in a welcome reception for the Equestrian Olympic athletes at the Hong Kong Jockey Club in celebration of the Opening Ceremonies for the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Hong Kong, Friday, Aug. 8, 2008.
