Chapter 95 Olympic Pioneer William
The most dazzling star of this cocktail party was naturally Edith Rockefeller. To be honest, Sheffield felt that Coubertin's arrival was just an excuse for her to hold the cocktail party. Even if a good-for-nothing came instead, as long as Edith Rockefeller was willing, the cocktail party could be held as scheduled. The Vanderbilt heirs should be living this kind of life every day.
Compared to Coubertin who was talking about sportsmanship to the guests who gathered around him, not knowing that the guests who gathered around him were actually only interested in the aristocratic status of this French aristocrat, Edith Rockefeller was mingling among the guests. Sheffield made a cursory observation and it seemed that everyone who came here was someone that the First Lady of Chicago didn't know. Even her husband beside her had a tired look on his face, but she enjoyed it.
"These people are not interested in Coubertin's sports ideas at all. Anne, you should mediate and don't let him down." Sheffield knew that these wealthy people who lived a life of debauchery were not interested in any sports.
The current atmosphere in the United States cannot be compared with the Republic a hundred years later because of the different times and systems, but there is one thing that is strikingly similar: extreme worship of money. Only a minority of people like sports. The fitness industry in the United States is so developed in later generations, but it does not prevent the obesity rate from being exaggerated. It has become an unspoken taboo not to say that people are fat, just like not criticizing black people.
The countries that rank ahead of the United States in terms of obesity rates are almost all peace-loving countries in desert areas.
After Anne went to Coubertin to serve as a bridge of communication, Sheffield suddenly felt a little lonely. The late Rockefeller resolved the awkward situation and pulled Sheffield back from his drowsiness. "He is Coubertin? It seems nothing special."
"Great undertakings are always misunderstood, but we should discover their value. Your father is known as someone who can see through the secrets of God." Sheffield handed a cup to Rockefeller Jr., leaned against the window and smiled, "After the cocktail party, you can watch me."
Sheffield knows that the Olympics is a grand event for later generations, and only the World Cup can be compared with it. It can be said that except for a few sports such as football and basketball, which the United States enjoys, it is the highest honor for almost all sports.
Faster, higher, stronger is the perfect interpretation of the Olympic spirit. In peacetime, this is the forefront of national confrontation. In fact, it was not the Soviet Union that set the standard for a strong country in the Olympics, but the United States. If Sheffield remembers correctly, the United States ranked first in the total medals in this Olympics, surpassing the host Greece, and has been in the top three for many years.
As for the Soviet Union after its establishment, the confrontation that broke out in the sports arena pushed the atmosphere of the Olympics as a peaceful battlefield to its peak.
Since this is the case, as a patriotic benchmark, Sheffield thinks it is better to do it in one step. Anyway, the United States has its own national conditions in this era, which is to oppose Britain. It is estimated that the British will not react much to such a trick by stirring up public opinion and setting off a sports confrontation, but the reaction to the citizens of the United States at home will be huge. Anyway, as long as he wins in the end, he can lead the rhythm in the media and newspapers, and by the way, promote the arrival of the American century.
If Anne had not intervened, Coubertin's first impression of the wealthy in the United States would have been that these nouveau riche were too unreasonable and had no interest in his beloved sports career. Even so, Coubertin was somewhat disappointed that he did not get the opportunity to promote his sports philosophy.
However, aren't there other important figures who truly love sports and are ready to fight for it? Rockefeller Jr. can also be included. Sheffield has always avoided eating alone and must bring Rockefeller Jr. along.
The real show was on the second day, when Sheffield brought Anne, Rockefeller Jr., and Edith and his wife to have a long conversation with Coubertin. It was obvious that Edith and his wife were not interested in this issue at all. Even the First Lady of Chicago was probably too involved in the cocktail party yesterday and was still a little sluggish. But as expected, she persisted and it was Harold McCormick who left first.
But the only person who could really talk to Coubertin about the Olympics was Sheffield. Have you ever seen a pig run before you’ve eaten pork? After all, he had watched many Olympic Games, and the United States had even hosted them. He knew some basic procedures.
The more they talked, the more Coubertin was shocked by Sheffield's enthusiasm and proposals. There were even many things that he, the initiator, had not noticed, but this rich second-generation from the United States could talk about them very clearly.
"I think the revival of the Olympics is not just in Greece or Europe, it should be a grand event for all countries in the world, because it has its own flag and its own emblem." Sheffield listened to Coubertin's planning for the Olympics, recalled the memory of later generations, and talked eloquently, "With a white background and the rings that symbolize the five continents connected to each other, the entire Olympics has great significance. Maybe there will not be many countries participating, but I believe that Mr. Coubertin's ideas will spread to the world with the holding of the Olympics."
Coubertin didn't want to be surprised, but after thinking carefully, he realized that the Olympic flag and emblem that Sheffield mentioned were indeed very good ideas. The Olympics should be promoted to the whole world with this. He sighed and said, "Even many Europeans can't understand my ideas. I didn't expect to come to the United States and meet such an enthusiastic person as Master William."
"Genius is always not understood by ordinary people, but people in the future will definitely understand him." Sheffield smiled very brightly, and it was definitely not for any happy education. Don't spread rumors, otherwise the legal department of Sheffield United Company will talk to you, or the staff of Sheffield Black Gold Company will come to your door and give you a one-way ticket to heaven.
Of course Sheffield did not forget Little Rockefeller who could not get a word in, and he said, "John and I are very enthusiastic about this matter, and we are prepared to provide some sponsorship to support a team to participate in the competition. We will also publish this news in domestic newspapers and let as many American countries as possible know about it."
Without Coubertin saying anything, Sheffield offered to contribute money and effort to help Coubertin spread the news of the revival of the Olympic movement as widely as possible.
This statement greatly surprised Coubertin. He had even prepared for a long period of persuasion, just like appealing to various European countries. He did not expect that things would go so smoothly. He could not help but said excitedly, "Master William, Master John, you are also pioneers of the Olympic movement and will be remembered by history."
I want to be a pioneer of happy education! Sheffield said shyly, "No, no, I can only provide some help within my ability. It is our honor to meet you, sir."
(End of this chapter)
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