Which city hosted the first International Special Olympics Summer Games on July 20, 1968?
Chicago
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Chicago hosted the first International Special Olympics Summer Games at Soldier Field on July 20, 1968. One thousand athletes from the United States and Canada participated.
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- Chicago - correct answer.
- Boston - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.
- Los Angeles - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.
- New York City - a decoy; it may live near the same topic, but it does not answer this exact clue.
Chicago is the one to remember. Chicago hosted the first International Special Olympics Summer Games at Soldier Field on July 20, 1968. The first Games focused public attention on the abilities and achievements of people with intellectual disabilities.
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Sources: Special Olympics