Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
1984 Summer Olympic Pin
Artifact ID1984.01949.01
Object Type
Pin, Commemorative
Date
1984
Medium
Metal, Fabric, Plastic
Dimensions11 1/2 × 14 1/2 in. (29.2 × 36.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionA framed collection of 27 commemorative Olympic pins. Each pin represents one of the sports that the United States Olympic team competed in during the 1984 Olympics. At the center of the setup is a metal plaque with blue text stating "UNITED STATES SUMMER OLYMPIC TEAM LOS ANGELES 1984" and a 1984 Team USA Olympic patch. The pins are contained in a plexiglass case with a black fabric background.Historical NoteThe pins were given to President Reagan when he spoke to the athletes of American Summer Olympic team at Heritage Hall on the campus of the University of Southern California, the site of one of two Olympic villages for participating athletes. Following his remarks, the President went to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to participate in the opening ceremonies of the games.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
In Collection(s)
Related LinksVideo: The Reagan’s Arrival in Los Angeles with Cuts of their Remarks to the Olympic Athletes at Heritage Hall at the University of Southern California (USC) Campus July 28, 1984
Photograph: Trip to California, Remarks to Olympic Athletes At Heritage Hall (USC) 07/28/1984 c23431-02 c23438-02 /c23439-01
Speech: Remarks to American Athletes at the Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California July 28, 1984
Photograph: Trip to California, Remarks to Olympic Athletes At Heritage Hall (USC) 07/28/1984 c23431-02 c23438-02 /c23439-01
Speech: Remarks to American Athletes at the Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles, California July 28, 1984