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The John Carlos story : the sports moment that changed the world
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The John Carlos story : the sports moment that changed the world
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Seen around the world, John Carlos and Tommie Smith's Black Power salute on the 1968 Olympic podium sparked controversy and career fallout. Yet their show of defiance remains one of the most iconic images of Olympic history and the Black Power movement. Here is the remarkable story of one of the men behind the salute, lifelong activist John Carlos.
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Authors
Carlos, John
Carlos, John Wesley
Subjects
Carlos, John, 1945-
African American track and field athletes--Biography.
Track and field athletes--United States--Biography.
African American athletes--Political activity--History--20th century.
Olympic Games (19th : 1968 : Mexico City, Mexico)
United States--Race relations--History--20th century.
Biography.
Language
English
Dimensions
22 cm.