The 1936 Berlin Olympics and Propaganda

The 1936 Berlin Olympics and Propaganda

8th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min

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Learning Objective

I can analyze how the 1936 Berlin Olympics were used for propaganda.

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    The 1936 Berlin Olympics, also known as the Nazi Olympics, were used to create the illusion of a new Germany on the world stage.

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    Jewish athletes like Gretel Bergmann were initially included but then removed from the German team, highlighting the discrimination and propaganda at play.

  • 3

    Despite knowledge of Nazi atrocities, 49 nations, including the United States, participated in the Berlin Olympics, contributing to the Nazi's propaganda victory.