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Hours:4:00pm
Ages:Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:Indoor
Cost:Free see below
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Public Program United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

In August 1936, the world turned its attention to Nazi Germany while it hosted the Summer Olympics.

To divert attention from its antisemitic agenda and plans for territorial expansion, the regime exploited the games to dazzle spectators with an image of a peaceful, tolerant Germany.

Against the backdrop of racism in America, the story of the “Nazi” Olympics becomes much more complex.

In the era of Jim Crow, black and Jewish athletes were facing job discrimination, economic hardship, and social marginalization, but were sent to Berlin as competitors, representing the very nation that oppressed them.

Join us for a discussion exploring the stories and varied actions of individual athletes—from those who boycotted the games in protest to those who, like Jesse Owens, competed and won, refuting the Nazi myth of “Aryan” supremacy.

Speaker
Susan Bachrach, Special Exhibitions Curator, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Co-presented with: The Vilna Shul The Vilna is a bustling cultural center located inside a nearly 100-year-old synagogue building, the last of its kind in Boston.

It is T and MBTA accessible, and validated parking is available for $5 at the Charles River Plaza/Cambridge Street Garage at 165 Cambridge Street.

Please bring your green ticket with you to be validated at the program.
As we are in the process of restoring our historic space, it is not yet fully accessible to persons with disabilities.

If you need assistance to gain access to our building, please let us know and we will happy to help.

For all other questions and concerns please call us at 617.523.2324.

QUESTIONS/CONTACTS
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Registration Assistance
202.488.0460
calendar@ushmm.org

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free

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www.ushmm.org/online/calendar/eventDetails.php?event=NYVILNASHULPP0416

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The Vilna Shul, 18 Phillips Street, Boston, MA, 02114 map
Phone: 202.488.0460

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