Everest Pioneer Sir Edmund Hillary Dies

Take a look back at the 50th anniversary of his ascent of Mount Everest

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By Smithsonian.com

smithsonian.com
January 11, 2008

Learn more about Edmund Hillary at Finally, the Top of the World.

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Everest Pioneer Sir Edmund Hillary Dies

Take a look back at the 50th anniversary of his ascent of Mount Everest

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