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1949 Daring young man climbs to the top of the obelisk in Paris
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0:36Now PlayingDate: 23rd May 1949
Location: Paris, France
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
FRANCE: Paris: Place de la Concorde:
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PARIS Man climbs to top of obelisk in Paris to advertise cigarette lighters. Fire brigades finally persuade him to come down. Obelisk in Place de la Concorde.
France; Buildings, Landmarks and Monuments
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