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Part Two: How Avery Brundage Gave Hitler an Olympics

Behind the Bastards

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Avery Brundage's Visit to Germany

The chapter explores Avery Brundage's trip to Germany in 1934, his impressions of the country's prosperity, and his interactions with German officials and Jewish sports leaders during the rise of Nazi influence. It humorously points out Brundage's simplistic views on Hitler and critiques his defense of Hitler's actions, highlighting his fascist sympathies and lack of concern for the discrimination and violence faced by marginalized communities.

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