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| − | '''James Cleveland Owens''' (b. September 12, 1913, Oakville, [[Alabama]]) American athlete; he won four gold medals at the 1936 [[Olympic]] Games in [[Berlin]]. | + | '''James Cleveland Owens''' (b. September 12, 1913, Oakville, [[Alabama]] - March 31, 1980) American athlete; he won four gold medals at the 1936 [[Olympic]] Games in [[Berlin]]. |
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In 1976, Jesse was awarded the highest honor a civilian of the [[United States]] can receive. President [[Gerald R. Ford]] awarded him with the Medal of Freedom. [http://www.jesseowens.com/biography/] | In 1976, Jesse was awarded the highest honor a civilian of the [[United States]] can receive. President [[Gerald R. Ford]] awarded him with the Medal of Freedom. [http://www.jesseowens.com/biography/] | ||
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| + | ''"Perhaps no athlete better symbolized the human struggle against tyranny, poverty and racial bigotry. His personal triumphs as a world-class athlete and record holder were the prelude to a career devoted to helping others. His work with young athletes, as an unofficial ambassador overseas, and a spokesman for freedom are a rich legacy to his fellow Americans".'' President [[James Carter]]. [http://www.jesse-owens.org/about5.html] | ||
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Revision as of 22:37, August 23, 2008
James Cleveland Owens (b. September 12, 1913, Oakville, Alabama - March 31, 1980) American athlete; he won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin.
In 1976, Jesse was awarded the highest honor a civilian of the United States can receive. President Gerald R. Ford awarded him with the Medal of Freedom. [1]
"Perhaps no athlete better symbolized the human struggle against tyranny, poverty and racial bigotry. His personal triumphs as a world-class athlete and record holder were the prelude to a career devoted to helping others. His work with young athletes, as an unofficial ambassador overseas, and a spokesman for freedom are a rich legacy to his fellow Americans". President James Carter. [2]