Yom Ha'atzmaut '52
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They came, they swam, they left
In Israel's 52nd year, the rich, famous, and obscure came to visit. Here are our 52 top distinguished tourists

25. The Harlem Boys' Choir
They came to learn as well as perform, spending seven days touring the country, sightseeing as well as singing. The renowned group, a Harlem institution for 30 years, entertained local crowds with styles from spirituals and gospel to pop and rock, and from jazz and soul to Bach, Mozart and Bernstein.


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