Sir Edmund Hillary, The first conquest of Everest

The transcript describes the challenges and triumphs of a British expedition to the Himalayas in 1953. Initially, the Swiss were ahead in securing permission, causing anxiety among the British team. However, the British proceeded with their expedition, selecting strong climbers like Hillary. Despite tricky snow conditions and a challenging ridge, Hillary and Tenzing successfully reached the summit on May 29th. Their return was initially mistaken for failure, but they were soon celebrated for their achievement, with Hillary receiving a bear-like hug from Hunt.

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