Did Jesse Owens Actually Meet Hitler?
Karolann Olson
2025-04-27 08:40:32
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I saw Jesse Owens go towards Hitler, and then Hitler got out of his way and walked away from him. We didn’t understand at the time that it was because of his colour.
Cedrick Windler
2025-04-27 06:57:27
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On the first day of the games, in the spirit of the Olympics, the president of the International Olympic Committee proposed that Hitler either shake hands with every single winner, or none at all. Hitler chose the latter. That is why Owens, who went on to win the 100 meter dash the following day, was not congratulated by Hitler, nor was any other athlete. Owens affirmed that while he was indeed never invited for an audience with Hitler, he was also not invited to visit the White House.
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