The flame dwindles and the flag is lowered at the closing ceremony of the 1948 Olympic games in London. "The spirit of the Olympic games sets forth once more. May it prosper throughout the world." #OlympicsOnFilm | BFI

33K views · 389 reactions | #OTD 1948: The Olympic Games were held in London and the BBC televised them for the first time. This fascinating short film shows how the BBC provided facilities for the broadcasters of the 61 competing nations so they could be seen and heard around the world. | BBC Archive | Facebook

76K views · 2.1K reactions | As athletes from around the world come together at today's Olympic opening ceremony, watch our interview with 1948 Olympic bronze medalist Herbert Douglas reflect on an encounter with Jesse Owens and his experience at the 1948 London Games: https://comca.st/2TtIA4I | Voices of the Civil Rights Movement | Facebook

44K views · 1K reactions | #BlackTrailblazers: "Our motivation was to show the world that we could compete." Watch Herbert Douglas, 1948 Olympic Bronze medalist, reflect on memories with Jesse Owens and his pathway to the podium: https://comca.st/2P0EfQJ | Voices of the Civil Rights Movement | Facebook