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WWII Aftermath

The 1948 London Olympics were the first Summer Games after a 12-year wartime hiatus, and were staged as a deliberate signal of recovery and resilience for Britain and a public symbol that international life could resume despite austerity.

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Feb 6, 2026

The first Summer Olympics after WWII took place in 1948. It was hosted by London, United Kingdom. Listed below is the information you requested.

The first Summer Olympics after World War II were the , held in , , from 29 July to 14 August 1948 . These “Austerity Games” were staged on shoestring budgets, reused venues and rationed supplies, and...