U.S. Flag With Olympic Rings Stamp

On April 21, 1991, the U.S. Postal Service issued a booklet of 10 29-cent stamps showing the U.S. flag above the Olympic Rings. First day of issue ceremonies were held in Atlanta on the final day of the city's Dogwood Festival to mark Atlanta's selection to host the 1996 Summer Olympics. [Click here to view souvenir cover with first day of issue cancel.]

Among the invited guests speaking at the first day ceremony were Atlanta mayor Maynard Jackson and four-time gold medal Olympic discus hurler Al Oerter. Additionally, former Olympic winners from Georgia were introduced to the crowd.

Photo by Ed Jackson (c) Carl Vinson Institute of Government, The University of Georgia

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