The 1936 Nazi Olympics: Razzle Dazzle ‘Em and They’ll Beg You For More

Date: 1/26/2017
Time: 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM

2647 Professional Way
Naples, FL 34119

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Event Description: This lecture is an examination of Nazi Germany’s desire to be the host country of the 1936 Olympics, known as the “Nazi Olympics.” It examines the actions of Avery Brundage and the American Olympic committee in assuring that Adolf Hitler’s desire would be fulfilled. The lecture also examines the attitudes of the German people and the Nazi functionaries during the Olympic Games. The lecture takes a hard look at the American boycott movement and the role of Jewish and black athletes in the 1936 Olympic Games. Lecturer: Elliott Katz For more information, contact April May at amay@hodges.edu or (239) 598-6153. Cost to attend: All 6 lectures: $50 Individual lectures: $10


Directions:
Hodges University Naples Campus

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