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1996 Atlanta Olympics Uniting The World Dangle Lapel Tack Cap Pin Badge

1996 Atlanta Olympics Uniting The World Dangle Lapel Tack Cap Pin Badge

$9.99 USD
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A commemorative pin from the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics, also known as the Centennial Olympic Games. 
  • Design:
    The pin features a globe with the Olympic rings and the number "100" (representing the 100th anniversary of the modern Olympic Games) at its center, with the inscription "Atlanta 1996" below.
  • Theme:
    Surrounding the globe are figures of people holding hands, symbolizing the theme "Uniting the World," which is also written on the top bar of the pin. 
  • Significance:
    The 1996 Atlanta Olympics marked the first time the Summer and Winter Games were held in alternating, even-numbered years, a new IOC practice implemented in 1994. 
  • Memorabilia:
    This pin is an example of the extensive memorabilia and souvenirs produced for the Atlanta Games, which included various types of pins, torches, and other collectibles.
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