Hitler's Olympics
In 1930, Germany was awarded the privilege of hosting the 1936 Olympic Games. However, that gesture to bring Germany back into the world community became problematic domestically and internationally when the Nazis took over the nation in 1933.
In 1930, Germany was awarded the privilege of hosting the 1936 Olympic Games. However, that gesture to bring Germany back into the world community became problematic domestically and internationally when the Nazis took over the nation in 1933.
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