The 23rd Summer Olympics were hosted by Los Angeles, California. In the long jump (and in other track and field events) Carl Lewis was outstanding, winning one of his four gold medals. 7 of 8 Gallery Index: U.S.
The 37¢ Summer Olympic Games stamp issued in 2004 (Scott 3863) is, as reported previously in Linn's, a soaking disaster. The adhesive sticks firmly to the back of the stamp, just as it does for the Women in Journalism stamps.
15¢ Black Olympians, Runners in the 22nd Summer Olympic Games, Moscow 9/28/79 0.25 ...
Kraft Foods of Canada sponsored the next two: the Winter Olympics Booklet (7 February 1992) and the Summer Olympics Booklet (15 June 1992).
Decorative Banner - the illustrated margin on the top of some modern commemorative panes. It has no postal value. Example: 1996 Summer Olympics, Scott 3068.
See also: Stamp, Olympic, Olympic Games, Local, Cover
 
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