WORLD CUP USA ’94 / THE FIRST ROUND : Spotlight : Pomp and Politicians

Entertainer Diana Ross highlighted the opening ceremonies at Soldier Field, which included a welcome from President Clinton.

German Chancellor Helmut Kohl and Bolivian President Gonzalo Sanchez de Lozada also were on hand.

Chicago resident Oprah Winfrey, the master of ceremonies, tripped and fell as she left the stage and had to be helped off. She was shaken but unhurt.