In 1972, the Olympics returned to Germany for the first time since being hosted in Berlin in

1936. The games were intended to present a new image of West Germany, one that would reject

the image portrayed by the previous Nazi-hosted games and showcase a modern peaceful nation.

That didn't happen. Instead, it became known for a terrorist attack on the Israeli Olympic team, which led to the death of 11 athletes and coaches and one German police officer.

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To understand the events that unfolded in Munich in 1972,

it's important to understand why West Germany was selected to host the games in the first place.

West Germany was determined to host the games as it sought to present a more

positive image of Germany following the events of World War II. Before 1972, Germany had hosted

the games twice for both the Summer and Winter Olympics in 1936. The previous games were hosted

when the Nazis were in power and they were plagued with propaganda for the party.

By hosting new games, the government had hoped to change the country's image on the world stage.

The Olympic Committee eventually sided with the Munich bid in 1966, with West Germany being chosen

over Spain, Canada, and the United States. After winning the bid, West Germany went to work

adopting a positive brand to help showcase

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