Twenty-Five Years Later: A Look at The 1996 Olympic Torch Stop in Livingston

Twenty-five years ago, Livingston stopped for a few hours to “Experience the Spirit” of the Summer Olympics, which were taking place that year in Atlanta, Georgia. As part of the 15,000 mile Olympic Torch Relay, Livingston had been selected as a lunch stop for Tuesday, June 18, 1996. Attendance at the local celebration was reported to be about 10,000. Livingston schools had half day sessions so the children of the community could participate in Olympicstyle games behind the high school, as well as view the torch.     To read more please log in or subscribe to the digital edition http://www.etypeservices.com/West%20Essex%20TribuneID480/   ...