Summer 2024 Newsletter

In History: The 1936 Nazi Olympics


As the Summer 2024 Olympics take place in Paris July 26 – August 11, we recall the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, sometimes referred to as the Nazi Olympics. In this series, we examine the history and ramifications of how the world stage of the 11th Olympic games, an event intended to promote world unity, fellowship and sportsmanship, was used to further the Nazi agenda of nationalism and discrimination. 

Part I: Behind the Scenes


Two years before Adolf Hitler came to power in Germany in January 1933, the International Olympic Committee awarded the 1936 Summer Olympics to Berlin. These games would become a propaganda bonanza for the Adolf Hitler and the Nazis.


In just the first months of Hitler’s appointment as chancellor of Germany, he consolidated his power and began implementing his antisemitic policies. His Nazi regime opened Dachau, the first Nazi concentration camp, to imprison their political opponents. They organized a boycott of Jewish businesses, removed Jews from some of the professions and excluded Jewish and Roma (Gypsy) athletes from all German sports organizations.

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Book A Speaker

Holocaust education and testimonies are as important today as ever. The Georgia Commission on the Holocaust offers a variety of speaker programs. Schools and community groups of 25 or more can book a Holocaust speaker or educator for 2024. As an official state agency, GCH is committed to serving the citizens of Georgia. Programs are free.


Email Judy Schancupp for more information.

Programs at Georgia Libraries

GCH Traveling Exhibits - Summer 2024


"Survivors and Liberators"

Morgan County Library - August 8 - September 9


"WWII Veteran William A. Scott III"

Rome-Floyd County Public Library - July 24 - August 26


View 2024 Traveling Library Exhibit schedule

GCH Teacher Workshops

The Georgia Commission on the Holocaust assists middle and high school teachers with curriculum and pedagogy around teaching the Holocaust through Educator Workshops. Future workshops will take place at Augusta University, Univ. of North Georgia, GA Southern Univ., and Valdosta State University. Contact Sally Levine for more information.

Our Mission

The Georgia Commission on the Holocaust strives to preserve the memory of the Holocaust and promote public understanding of the history. It ensures that learning how and why the Holocaust happened is an important part of the education of Georgia citizens. It encourages reflection upon the moral questions raised by this unprecedented event and the responsibilities of citizens in a democracy.

In accordance with the requirements of title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Georgia Commission on the Holocaust will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. Read Full Statement.