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FLAG WITH OLYMPIC RINGS
First Day of Issue: April 21, 1991
First Issue Location: Atlanta, Georgia
In 1875 a group of German archeologists discovered the
ruins of the Stadium of Olympia — site of the ancient
Greek Olympic games. Inspired by the discovery, French
educator Pierre de Coubertin campaigned to organize
modern Olympic games for the promotion of interna-
tional goodwill and brotherhood. In 1894 the first Interna-
tional Olympic Committee (IOC) was formed. Two years
later Athens, Greece, hosted the first modern Olympic
Games, which by 1924 included winter competition.
Held every four years, the Olympic Games allow interna-
tional amateur athletes to compete for the coveted gold,
silver and bronze medals which proclaim them the
world's best. Five interlocking rings — originally repre-
senting five continents — comprise the Olympic symbol.
The rings now stand for international friendship, and their
colors incorporate at least one shade from the flags of
every competing nation. Each ring symbolizes de
Coubertin's hope that with the Olympic games “the cause
of peace will have received a new and strong ally."
No. 91-21
©1991 The Maximum Card Collection
A division of Unicover Corporation • Cheyenne, WY 82008-0007
® Original painting for the Maximum Card by Tom McNeely
