When the Soviet Union applied to join the Olympics of 1952 as the unified team of the U.S.S.R. , the American media reported sports as political and military commentary .
The Olympics also provided propaganda opportunities for both the Soviet Union and the United States .
When the Soviet Union applied to join the Olympics of 1952 as the unified team of the Soviet Union , the United States media reported sports as political and military commentary .
The Olympics also provided propaganda opportunities for both the Soviet Union and the United States .