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Black Power, Mexico City Olympics 1968 Poster 24 x 36in

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Black Power, Mexico City Olympics 1968 Poster 24 x 36in
- Size: 24x36 inches
- Photographer: Unknown
- Edition: Open Edition
- Featuring a controversial scene from 1968 in Mexico City.
- Black Historical Art Print
A poster featuring a photo from the 1968 Olympics. The 1968 Olympics Black Power salute was an act of protest by the African-American athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos during their medal ceremony at the 1968 Summer Olympics in the Olympic Stadium in Mexico City. As they turned to face their flags and hear the American national anthem (The Star-Spangled Banner), they each raised a black-gloved fist and kept them raised until the anthem had finished. Smith, Carlos and Australian silver medalist Peter Norman all wore human rights badges on their jackets. In his autobiography, Silent Gesture, Tommie Smith stated that the gesture was not a "Black Power" salute, but a "human rights salute". The event is regarded as one of the most overtly political statements in the history of the modern Olympic Games.
Country USA
Brand Poster Revolution
Manufacturer Art & Prints Co.
Binding Sports
ItemPartNumber 397887
Color Black and White
Size 36L" x 24W"
UnitCount 1
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00