Revisionist History
Hitler’s Olympics, Part 8: “Vater, It is to be Fayetteville”
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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- Heinrich Krieger’s experience in Arkansas profoundly shaped his understanding of race law, influencing Nazi ideology and racial policies.
- The inconsistent nature of American Jim Crow laws intrigued Krieger, contrasting with the Nazis' quest for a rigid racial legal framework.
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