JESSE OWENS AND THE ANNIVERSARY WE SHOULD REMEMBER.

  • Published In: Progressive, 2025, v. 89, n. 1. P. 68 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: ZIRIN, DAVE 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses how African American track and field athlete Jesse Owens responded to the 1935 call of then National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) executive secretary Walter White to boycott the 1936 Summer Olympics in Germany. Topics explored include the alleged use of the Olympics by then German leader Adolf Hitler to promote the Nazi Party, the visit of American Olympic Association head Avery Brundage to Germany, and the notable Olympic victory earned Owens.

Additional Information

  • Source:Progressive. 2025/02, Vol. 89, Issue 1, p68
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0033-0736
  • Accession Number:182375443

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