1936 Summer Olympics opening ceremony
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The Opening Ceremony of the 1936 Summer Olympics was the official opening ceremony held on August 1, 1936, at the Reichssportsfeld in Berlin, Germany.[1][2] It was attended by the German Führer und Reichskanzler Adolf Hitler, as well as several high-profile Nazi figures.[3][4]
Date1 August 1936
VenueOlympiastadion
| Part of 1936 Summer Olympics | |
1936 Summer Olympics opening ceremony | |
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| Date | 1 August 1936 |
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| Venue | Olympiastadion |
| Location | Berlin, Germany |
| Coordinates | 52°31â²06.4â³N 13°14â²16â³E |
| Filmed by | Reich Broadcasting Corporation |
German weightlifter Rudolf Ismayr gave the Olympic Oath.[5]