Number: RL32497 Title: Athens Olympics 2004: U.S. Government Involvement in Security Preparations Authors: L. Elaine Halchin, Government and Finance Division Abstract: After a summary of relevant information about the Athens Games largely from press reports, this report examines U.S. government efforts to assist the Greek government with security, and to safeguard the U.S. Olympic team. The next section consists of a list of meetings between high-level U.S. and Greek government officials that focused partially or entirely on security issues and preparations. Pages: 14 Date: July 28, 2004