Tom McNeely: Flag with American Olympic Team

Artist: Tom McNeely
1935 -
Nationality: Canadian
Artwork Year: 1991
Image Size: 17.25 by 16.5 inches
Overall Size: 25.25 by 19.25 inches
Medium: Water Color on Water Color Paper

In 1875 a group of German archeologists discovered the ruins of the Stadium of Olympia -- site of the ancient Greek Olympic games -- which had been buried by landslide many centuries earlier. Inspired by the discovery, French educator Pierre de Coubertin campaigned to organize modern Olympic games for the promotion of international goodwill and brotherhood. In 1894 members of an international symposium on amateur sports listened to de Courbertin's passionate plea and voted to form the first International Olympic Committee (IOC). Two years later Athens, Greece, hosted the first modern Olympic Games, which by 1924 included winter competition. Held every four years and interrupted only for World Wars I and II, the Olympic Games allow international amateur athletes to compete for the gold, silver and bronze medals which proclaim them the world's best. Five interlocking rings -- originally representing 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. The artwork on this Maximum Card salutes American participation in the games as a U.S. Olympic team member proudly carries Old Glory onto the playing field during the ceremonial parade of athletes.

This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood® Maximum Card for the U.S. 29¢ Flag with Olympic Rings Stamp issued April 21, 1991.

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