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6) Jesse Owens
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Provides a graphic novel biography of African American athlete Jesse Owens depicting his life, times, and legacy. Focuses on how Owens made history at the 1936 Summer Olympic Games and defeated Nazi claims of superiority. Includes a glossary and sources of further information.
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Recounts the story of Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympic games in Berlin, Germany. Draws on previously unpublished interviews and insights from the Owens family to provide a scrutiny of the events surrounding the controversial games ranging from the denial of two Jewish sprinters to compete for the U.S. to the friendship that developed between German broad jumper Luz Long and Owens.
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As a boy, Andrew Young learned a vital lesson from his parents when a local chapter of the Nazi party instigated racial unrest in their hometown of New Orleans in the 1930s. While Hitler's teachings promoted White supremacy, Andrew's father, told him that when dealing with the sickness of racism, Don't get mad, get smart. To drive home this idea, Andrew Young Senior took his family to the local movie house to see a newsreel of track star Jesse Owens...
16) Jesse Owens
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Describes the life of the sharecroppers' son who became an Olympic legend, and challenged Hitler's dream of Aryan superiority.
17) Jesse Owens
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Describes the life of track-and-field athlete Jesse Owens, from his childhood in Alabama and his family's move to Cleveland to his athletic career which culminated in his winning four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany.
19) Jesse Owens
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Simple text and photographs present the life of the track and field star who won three gold medals at the 1936 Summer Olympic Games.