Political Exploitation Flashcards
1
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What happened in Berlin 1936 ?
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- Hitler used the Olympic games as a stage for political propaganda
- Ideal opportunity to show the world the effect of Nazi Germany and superiority of ‘master race’
2
Q
Why did Hitler’s attempt at political propaganda not go as planned?
A
- Lutz Lang - top class long jumper representing the ‘Aryan racial superiority’ was beaten by African-American Jesse Owens
- Jesse Owens was deemed ‘inferior’ under the Nazi ideology
- Owens won 4 gold medals and beat 11 world records
3
Q
What did Hitler do in response to Jesse Owens winning ?
A
Hitler refused to place the gold medal around Owens’ neck
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