Wheaties cereal box with Special Olympian Jennifer Finzel

Wheaties cereal box with Special Olympian Jennifer Finzel

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Wheaties cereal box with Special Olympian Jennifer FinzelFrom 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
Object Name
cereal box, special olympics
cereal box
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 12 in x 8 1/4 in x 2 3/4 in; 30.48 cm x 20.955 cm x 6.985 cm
ID Number
2017.3156.36
nonaccession number
2017.3156
catalog number
2017.3156.36
subject
Special Olympics
Disabilities
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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