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Arguments in Favor and Against Participating in 1936 Olympics

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You will learn about the debate surrounding U.S. participation in the 1936 Summer Olympics, which was held in Berlin under the Nazi regime.

Examine the documents closely and answer the questions. Click on “View Primary Source Details” to see the documents in greater detail.

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  • What are the dates of these letters?
  • What is the author’s motivation for writing?
  • Who are the letters written to? Did the author receive a response?
  • List the reasons given for and against a U.S. boycott of the 1936 Olympic games. What evidence, if any, does each author use to support his claims?
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