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Should the U.S. boycott the 1936 Olympics?
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Should the U.S. boycott the 1936 Olympics?

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THE DETROIT NEWS, December 9, 1935  There was considerable controversy in the United States preceding the 1936 Olympics as to whether the games should be boycotted due to Hitler's Nazi regime and its treatment of Jews and non-Ayran races. There were many individuals and groups vigorously arguing for a boycott, while others felt politics should play no part in the Olympic Games.
It wasn't until the Amateur Athletic Union voted to attend that the tipping point had been reached, deciding for U.S. participation. Other countries--as many were also considering a boycott--then fell in line for attendance as well.
The front page of the sport's section reports on this event with a six column headline: " 'Antis' Refuse to Accept AAU Olympics Vote" with related subheads.
This was a very notable decision which would lead to one of the more memorable of all Olympic Games, bringing international fame to Jesse Owens & others, particularly in light of Hitler's attendance and his belief in inferior races.
This is the sports section only with 12 pages, it has its own masthead, very nice condition.

Item from last month's catalog - #366 - released for May, 2026

Category: The 20th Century
Price
$56
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.