1960 Winter Olympics, Squaw Valley
United States · 1960 · 4¢
The stamp features a stylized snowflake design incorporating the five Olympic rings, commemorating the VIII Olympic Winter Games held in Squaw Valley, California. It is inscribed with the event name and the 4-cent denomination.
This stamp commemorates the VIII Olympic Winter Games held in Squaw Valley, California, in 1960, a significant event as it was the first Winter Olympics held in the Western United States. The Games were notable for their technological advancements, including the first live television broadcasts.
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Image: US Postal Service · License: Public domain
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