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African American athletes Biography Glickman, Marty 1917-2001 Jewish athletes United States Biography National socialism Philosophy Olympic Games (11th : 1936 : Berlin, Germany) Olympics Participation, American Owens, Jesse 1913-1980 Racism Germany History 20th century Stoller, Sam 1915-1983 Track and field athletes United States BiographySchaap, Jeremy.
Summary: In 1936, against a backdrop of swastikas flying and storm troopers goose-stepping, an African American son of sharecroppers won a staggering four Olympic gold medals and single-handedly crushed Hitler's myth of Aryan supremacy. This is the intimate and complex tale of the courage of one remarkable man.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Tantor Audio 2007
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Summary: In 1936, against a backdrop of swastikas flying and storm troopers looming, an African-American son of sharecroppers set three world records and won an unprecedented four gold medals, single-handedly crushing Hitler's myth of Aryan supremacy. The story of Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympic Games is that of a high-profile athlete giving a performance that transcends sports--but it is also the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin 2007
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Summary: Aspiring scientists, young history enthusiasts, and children who enjoy learning about the world will be fascinated by these riveting snapshots--and parents who enjoyed the film Hidden Figures will find this to be the perfect extension. Covering important advancements made by women in fields such as biology, medicine, astronomy, and technology, author Rachel Swaby explains that people aren't...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Yearling Books 2017