I have always known that Detroit made a failed bid for the1968 Olympics. Hell John F. Kennedy even made a speech touting Detroit’s bidfor the games. What I didn’t know is that Detroit bid for the Olympics in 1952,1956, 1960, 1964, 1968 and 1972…sounds like somebody was absolutely hell-benton getting the Olympics. It just seems odd that after 6 attempts Detroit couldn’tsnag the games. Some cities only bid once or twice and eventually find success.I always thought it was a one-time thing but had no idea Detroit’s leaderspushed for the games.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Di6YmCLZgc

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bids_for_Olympic_Games