Arnold Schwarzenegger grew up in Thal, Austria, born to Aurelia and Gustav Schwarzenegger. His father was a local police officer with a Nazi History. Under strict German parentage, the seven-time Mr. Olympia champion channeled all his energies into bodybuilding. He broke free of his restrictive past and moved to America, where he took the bodybuilding world by storm. The former governor of California has not only cemented his place as a fitness icon and an actor, but he has also curated many forward-looking policies in his political position. The Terminator actor is also very vocal against any kind of hatred. He has always taken an anti-Semitic stance, asking people not to waste their lives perpetuating harmful practices. 

Recently, The Austrian Oak’s positive approach has been recognized by the Holocaust Museum in Los Angeles, and Schwarzenegger is set to receive an inaugural award for his advocacy against “antisemitism and bigotry.”

Arnold Schwarzenegger will receive the first ‘Award of Courage’ for his contribution to antisemitic practices

As per the report by The Hollywood Reporter, Holocaust Museum L.A. is honoring Schwarzenegger for his tough stance on horrific issues that destroyed millions of lives. The 75-year-old icon has always spread the message of love, imploring others to shun hateful ideologies. Many months ago, taking cognizance of the growing hate in the post-truth world order, the USC Schwarzenegger Institute sent out a tweet that read, “‘I don’t want that to happen in the world. Not in Germany, not in Austria, not in America, nowhere’. Governor @Schwarzenegger on why dismantling hate is an important issue to him.”

In 2022, he also visited Auschwitz and called it the ‘darkest’ moment of his life. Through the USC Schwarzenegger Institute and partner organizations, the political leader is fostering an environment of peace and dialogue. His institutes also hosted a public policy debate titled “Terminating Hate: Breaking the Cycle of Extremism.” Holocaust Museum L.A. CEO Beth Kean mentioned that ‘The First Award of Courage’ recognizes Schwarzenegger’s efforts in using his credibility and platform to speak the truth. She added, “Arnold, by speaking out publicly, embodies our museum’s essence of inspiring humanity through truth.” For years, Schwarzenegger wanted to make a bigger impact by becoming President of the USA.

Schwarzenegger wanted to run for POTUS

Even during the 2016 presidential election, Arnold Schwarzenegger expressed his desire to run against Donald Trump. However, the American Constitution bars him from running for the esteemed post as he is not a ‘natural-born citizen.’ The Terminator added, “If I’d been born in America, I would’ve run. Because now? This was a very good time to get in the race.”

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Furthermore, the iconic bodybuilder very recently commented that he was confident of winning the 2024 election had he been given the green light. Leaving aside his POTUS ambitions, the Holocaust Museum Award for Courage is one of the most distinctive honors for the Austrian and establishes him as a thought leader and harbinger of peace. This is great news for the fitness world, as it showcases the strength of the platform that bodybuilding provides. Bodybuilders are impacting the world in a way that generations will benefit from.

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