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Website
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise

Jewish Virtual Library: The Nazi Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
A piece from the Jewish Virtual Library on the propaganda promoting the myth of Aryan racial superiority and physical power.
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Article
University of Utah

University of Utah: Continuum Magazine: The Nazi Olympics, Berlin 1936

For Students 9th - 10th
The fascinating story of the Olympics held in Germany in 1936. Discusses the rise of Hitler, the potential boycott from the U.S., Jesse Owens, and the games themselves.
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Activity
Other

Jesse Owens: Track and Field Legend

For Students 9th - 10th
The official website for Jesse Owens, who almost single-handedly undid Hitler's propaganda plans for the 1936 Olympics by winning four gold medals.
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Invasion of Poland: Appeasement and Nazi Aggression

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the events leading up to the invasion of Poland and how it occurred.