The 1936 Berlin Olympic Games were marked by Hitler’s desire to showcase Aryan supremacy and American Jesse Owens’ refusal to play along. Owens won four gold medals at the games including the long jump. This photo from the medal stand of that event is one of the most powerful images in Olympic history.

The 1936 Berlin Olympic Games were marked by Hitler’s desire to showcase Aryan supremacy and American Jesse Owens’ refusal to play along. Owens won four gold medals at the games including the long jump. This photo from the medal stand of that event is one of the most powerful images in Olympic history.

11 months ago
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