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Foreign News
December 5, 1947
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Lord Burghley, president of the IAAF, announced that the Soviet Union has joined the federation, allowing their participation in the 1948 Olympic Games. He sent a welcoming cable to M. Morozov of the USSR's physical culture committee.
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LONDON, (AP)--Lord Burghley, president of the international amateur athletic federation announced today the Soviet Union had joined the IAAF, paving the way for their participation in the major sports of the 1948 Olympic games. Lord Burghley said he had sent a cable to M. Morozov, chairman of the light athletic section of the all union committee of physical culture and sport of the U.S.S.R. accepting the Russian membership. "I extend to you a hearty and sincere welcome to our activities and shall look forward to many pleasant meetings." Burghley wrote.
What sub-type of article is it?
Diplomatic
What keywords are associated?
Soviet Union Iaaf
Olympic Games 1948
Lord Burghley
M Morozov
Sports Federation
What entities or persons were involved?
Lord Burghley
M. Morozov
Where did it happen?
Soviet Union
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Soviet Union
Key Persons
Lord Burghley
M. Morozov
Outcome
soviet union accepted as member of iaaf, enabling participation in 1948 olympic games
Event Details
Lord Burghley announced the Soviet Union's membership in the IAAF and sent a welcoming cable to M. Morozov accepting the Russian membership.