1955: Rotary celebrates its 50th anniversary

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The 50th anniversary of Rotary International gave rise to many festivities and events around the world.

Development of public interest activities, special meetings, publication of a commemorative brochure, radio and television programs, photographic projections, giant banners, floats parading in cities, exchange of greetings with other clubs, neighbors or more distant …

A giant anniversary dinner (Golden Dinner ) was held in Chicago on February 23, 1955.

It brought together 900 people.

A dedicated piece of music was recorded by RCAVictor. Performed by the 85 musicians of the US Army Band, it was broadcast extensively on the airwaves of the USA and Canada.

150 million stamps have been issued worldwide.

In France, a temporary post office for the first day issue of the commemorative stamp was opened at the Pavillon Dauphine, while in the
same place the Rotary-club of Paris held its statutory meeting.