Andrew Young Quote at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta

Centennial Olympic Games plaque in Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park commemorating the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Centennial Olympic Games plaque in Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park commemorating the 1996 Summer Olympics.

Centennial Olympic Park was built for the 1996 Summer Games and remains a 21-acre public gathering space in downtown Atlanta. This plaque carries the Centennial Olympics emblem alongside a quote from Andrew Young, the former Atlanta mayor and U.N. ambassador who co-chaired the city's bid to host the Games. Young's remark contrasts the Olympics with news coverage dominated by war and tragedy, framing the event as a showcase for cooperation among nations. The park was developed under the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games and has since hosted concerts, festivals, and civic events year-round.

Taken October 2012

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