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10 hours agoWhy Denver, CO, Declined to Host the 1976 Winter Olympics - SnowBrains
The decision initially gained support from Colorado business leaders, Governor John Love, and even the Nixon White House. However, it wasn't long before public opposition emerged. Led by State Representative Richard Lamm and the group Citizens for Colorado's Future, they argued that hosting the Olympics would place an unnecessary financial burden on taxpayers and the environment. The Denver Olympic Organizing Committee and its inability to manage the growing costs led to a significant loss of public confidence.
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