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The hare and tortoise made up just one of 23 floats in yesterday's parade, which drew about 800,000 spectators
The hare and tortoise made up just one of 23 floats in yesterday's parade, which drew about 800,000 spectators

The hare and tortoise made up just one of 23 floats in yesterday's parade, which drew about 800,000 spectators

Date11/18/1990
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Original Toronto Star caption: The hare and tortoise made up just one of 23 floats in yesterday's parade; which drew about 800;000 spectators.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0010771F
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