England hosts the first Summer Olympics since 1936 (1948)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Athletes approach Wembley Stadium, Earl and Countess Mountbatten tour the offical film headquarters, the King greets members of the International Committee, participating athletes of 58 nations parade into the stadium, the King proclaims the games open, thousands of pigeons are released, the torch-bearer lights the Olympic Flame, Wing Commander Donald Finlay takes the Olympic Oath, and the following day, the track and field events begin Full Description: Gaumont British Ident SLATE INFORMATION: Britain 1948: The Olympic Games Background: Athletes approach Wembley Stadium, Earl and Countess Mountbatten tour the offical film headquarters, the King greets members of the International Committee, participating athletes of 58 nations parade into the stadium, the King proclaims the games open, thousands of pigeons are released, the torch-bearer lights the Olymp