Notables attend opera at opening of rebuilt Vienna State Opera House in Vienna

The Vienna State Opera, a significant cultural landmark, was restored a decade after its destruction in World War II. The reopening marked the restoration of Austrian sovereignty and attracted an international audience, including notable figures like Claire Booth Luce, Julius Raab, Theodor Koerner, Henry Ford II, and John Foster Dulles. The premiere featured Beethoven's 'Fidelio', a drama of liberation, symbolizing Austria's new independence. The event highlighted the cultural and historical significance of the opera house in Austria's history.

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