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Protest at the 1968 Olympics: the Individual in History: Action and Legacy

1968 Mexico Olympics Sports and Civil Disobedience. During the 200 meters victory ceremony at the 1968 Olympics, as the Star-Spangled Banner played, the two sprinters bowed their heads and each raised a black-gloved fist in protest of injustices face by Black Americans. Australia's Peter Norman, who won silver, wore an Olympic Project for Human Rights badge in support of the pair..

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Protest at the 1968 Olympics: the Individual in History: Action and Legacy

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    1. Protest at the 1968 Olympics: the Individual in History: Action and Legacy Olympic Sprinters Tommie Smith & John Carlos engage in Non-violent protest to communicate injustices face by Black Americans

    2. 1968 Mexico Olympics Sports and Civil Disobedience

    3. 1968-What a year!!! April Assassination of Dr. MLK, Jr.

    4. 1968 Olympic Protest Place in History Timeline

    6. Appreciation for their sacrifice After thirty-seven years, 1968 Olympic Medalists are honored by a statue on the San Jose State campus, commemorating their world famous salute of civil disobedience.

    7. 1968 Mexico Olympics Sports and Civil Disobedience How does this act fit the theme Action and Legacy in History? What questions should you ask about this historical event (action and legacy)? Cause and Effect Place and Time Impact and Significance Change over time

    8. 1968 Mexico Olympics Sports and Civil Disobedience Suggested Questions: What Action was taken? What is the Legacy? What factors contributed to this Action? What was the immediate impact/reaction to this Actions? What impact did this event have on the people involved? And, others. Has the interpretation of this event changed over time? How has this event influence subsequent events?

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