In Los Angeles, a Tree With Stories to Tell
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on May 28, 2022
In fact, it was after Mr. Johnson won the high jump that Hitler left the stadium in Berlin, before Mr. Johnson received his medal, even though earlier in the day he had greeted German and Finnish winners. Historians have debated Hitler’s motivations in leaving the stadium early — at the time some close to him said he had a prior appointment — officials with the International Olympic Committee told Hitler that he must either greet all winners or none. For the rest of the games, he chose none.
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