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Which city hosted the first International Special Olympics Summer Games on July 20, 1968?

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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.

specialolympics.org: 1968 games

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The first Games focused public attention on the abilities and achievements of people with intellectual disabilities.

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