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World Service,29 May 2013,9 mins

The Ascent of Everest

Witness History

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In 1953, Edmund Hillary and Tensing Norgay became the first men to conquer the world's highest mountain. Witness brings together archive recordings of members of the British-led expedition. PHOTO: Tensing and Hillary at Everest Base Camp in 1953 (Associated Press)

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