Revisionist History Hitler’s Olympics, Part 8: “Vater, It is to be Fayetteville”
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Aug 15, 2024 Explore the intriguing life of Heinrich Krieger, a German law student navigating race law in 1930s Arkansas. Discover cultural contrasts between American and German perspectives on race, especially regarding the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Delve into how the Nazis used the Olympics as a propaganda tool, while examining American racial politics and ideologies. Uncover the complex decisions surrounding Jewish athletes' participation and how Nazi observations of American racisms shaped their own ideologies. It's a captivating journey through history and culture.
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Krieger's Arkansas Journey
- Heinrich Krieger, a German law student, studied abroad in Fayetteville, Arkansas in the early 1930s.
- He researched "race law" in America.
Mutual Observation
- While Americans observed Nazi Germany, the Germans were also studying America.
- The 1936 Olympics provided a focal point for this exchange.
LuValle's German Experience
- Black American Olympian Jimmy LuValle experienced unexpected hospitality in 1930s Germany.
- He was invited to a German colonel's home for dinner, a stark contrast to the segregation he faced in the U.S.
