The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, United Kingdom. After a hiatus of 12 years caused by World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin. The 1940 Games had been scheduled for Tokyo, and then Helsinki; the 1944 Games had been provisionally planned for London.
In June 1939, the IOC gave the 1944 Games to Lond...
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The 1948 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XIV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was held in London, United Kingdom. After a hiatus of 12 years caused by World War II, these were the first Summer Olympics since the 1936 Games in Berlin. The 1940 Games had been scheduled for Tokyo, and then Helsinki; the 1944 Games had been provisionally planned for London.
In June 1939, the IOC gave the 1944 Games to London, ahead of Budapest, Lausanne, Helsinki and Athens. War stopped the plans and London again stood for 1948. However Britian was temped to hand it over the USA as due to rationing and the country's financial problems. But King George said this could be the chance to reform Britain from World War II. The official report of the London Olympics makes it plain that there was no case of London being pressed to run the Games against its will. It says:
In early March 1946 the IOC, through a postal vote, gave the summer Games to London and the winter...
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