Chicago Special Olympics patch, 1970

Object Details

Description (Brief)

Special Olympics patch given to participants at the Special Olympics Games in Chicago, 1970.

From its beginnings as Camp Shriver in Eunice Kennedy Shriver’s backyard, to the first international games in 1968, Special Olympics has been about giving people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to participate in sport. This participation builds confidence, provides emotional support and offers social opportunities for the athletes and their families. With state chapters and a global presence through its World Games, “Special Olympics is the largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities with 5 million athletes in 170 countries worldwide.”

Location

Currently not on view

1970

ID Number

2017.3156.25

nonaccession number

2017.3156

catalog number

2017.3156.25

Object Name

patch, special olympics

patch

Physical Description

fabric (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 3 in; 7.62 cm

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National Museum of American History

name of sport

Special Olympics

web subject

Disabilities

Record ID

nmah_1862993

Metadata Usage (text)

CC0

GUID (Link to Original Record)

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-ad65-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa