Revisionist History Hitler’s Olympics, Part 9: A Plague on Both Your Houses.
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Aug 22, 2024 The finale dives deep into the contradiction of purity versus reality, spotlighting the historical context of the Scottsboro Boys case. It reflects on the power of protests against racism leading up to the 1936 Berlin Olympics. The story of Billy Garland adds a fascinating twist as he promotes Los Angeles for the Games amidst America’s social injustices. Tensions rise as the narrative explores how events were manipulated for propaganda, ultimately questioning the ethics of participating in the face of tyranny.
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The Scottsboro Boys
- In 1931, during the Jim Crow era, nine black youths were falsely accused of raping two white women on a train in Alabama.
- This case, known as the Scottsboro Boys trial, sparked international outrage and protests.
Global Hypocrisy on Racism
- The Scottsboro case highlighted the hypocrisy of the world's focus on Germany's racism while ignoring America's own deep-seated racial injustices.
- This mirrored the later debate about the Berlin Olympics.
Billy Garland's Olympic Pitch
- Billy Garland, a real estate developer, successfully pitched Los Angeles for the 1932 Olympics.
- He leveraged Hollywood's glamour and America's novelty to win the bid, even meeting Mussolini and the Pope.