Revisionist History Hitler’s Olympics, Part 3: Mustache to Mustache
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Jul 11, 2024 The podcast dives into the controversial 1936 Berlin Olympics, exploring Charles Sherrill's interactions with Hitler amidst rising anti-Semitism. It reveals the dual role of the Games as both a propaganda tool and a stage for athletes facing discrimination. Personal anecdotes underscore Sherrill's complex relationships with fascist leaders, raising ethical questions about complicity. The narrative also captures the struggles of minorities in pre-WWII Europe, emphasizing the broader societal ramifications of politics in sports.
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Sherrill's Social Circle
- Charles Sherrill, a privileged white male, understood the rules of elite society.
- He never criticized those within his circle and disregarded those outside it, like the working class.
Sherrill's Racism
- Sherrill's racism wasn't driven by obsession, but by indifference.
- He arranged his life to avoid acknowledging those outside his social sphere, including Black people and Jewish people.
Baillet-Latour's View on Jewish Athletes
- Count Henri de Baillet-Latour, Sherrill's friend, disliked Jews, finding them coarse and vulgar.
- However, he opposed banning them from the Olympics solely based on their background.