fighter had been shot and killed by a terrorist. Contrary to the truth, first word was that the hostages were rescued and safe at last. This rumor reached Munich and quickly spread around the world through televisions, radios, and the voice of Jim McKay of ABC. Soon after, enthusiasm spoiled and confusion settled in. The earlier report had been premature, and harsh reality revealed that all nine Israeli hostages had been killed. As Jim McKay calmly and famously said, "They're all gone" ("Munich Olympics").
The world was devastated, and everyone grieved in their own way. The day after the hostages died, all Olympic competition came to a halt. During the detainment of the Israeli hostages though, their fellow athletes from around the world …show more content…
It had a heavy impact on the media and shared the course of events with a new generation or those who had not heard it in a long time. Although the movie was not entirely factual, it was heavily based on the real story of the Munich massacre and Operation Wrath of God. It carried the same meaning and lesson as the real event; it possibly even emphasized the weight of it all (Munich). The movie itself is a direct impact of the Munich massacre. It was directed by Steven Spielberg, a famous film director, and watched by many. It was even nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Motion Picture of the …show more content…
Security also became increasingly important for nations concerned about terrorism, especially Germany. From the painful lessons of Munich blossomed counter-terrorist policies and securities employed by many countries. Although security at the Olympics greatly increased, it is not guaranteed that athletes and spectators are completely safe. At the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, a woman died in a terrorist bombing. Despite heavy security, terrorists will always serve as a threat to the peace and unity of the Olympic Games
The world was devastated, and everyone grieved in their own way. The day after the hostages died, all Olympic competition came to a halt. During the detainment of the Israeli hostages though, their fellow athletes from around the world …show more content…
It had a heavy impact on the media and shared the course of events with a new generation or those who had not heard it in a long time. Although the movie was not entirely factual, it was heavily based on the real story of the Munich massacre and Operation Wrath of God. It carried the same meaning and lesson as the real event; it possibly even emphasized the weight of it all (Munich). The movie itself is a direct impact of the Munich massacre. It was directed by Steven Spielberg, a famous film director, and watched by many. It was even nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Motion Picture of the …show more content…
Security also became increasingly important for nations concerned about terrorism, especially Germany. From the painful lessons of Munich blossomed counter-terrorist policies and securities employed by many countries. Although security at the Olympics greatly increased, it is not guaranteed that athletes and spectators are completely safe. At the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, a woman died in a terrorist bombing. Despite heavy security, terrorists will always serve as a threat to the peace and unity of the Olympic Games