The John Carlos story
the sports moment that changed the world
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Author
Contributions
- Carlos, John Wesley - Contributor
Publication
2011 - Haymarket Books, Chicago, IL, Illinois
Language
English
Word Count
48,250 words, Guess
Page Count
193 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL24853010M
- ISBN-139781608461271
- OCLC Control Number669754963
- OCLC Control Numberjohncarlosstorys0000carl
- Library of Congress Control Number2011017112
Classifications
- DDC796.42/2092
- LCCGV1061.15.C37 Z47 2011
Description
"Seen around the world, John Carlos and Tommie Smith's Black Power salute on the 1968 Olympic podium sparked controversy and career fallout. Yet their show of defiance remains one of the most iconic images of Olympic history and the Black Power movement. Here is the remarkable story of one of the men behind the salute, lifelong activist John Carlos"--
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