Obama Rights Historic Racial Wrong For Olympic Heroes

President Obama rights a historic snub by inviting two US black Olympians who raised their fists in silent protest during the 1968 Olympics to the White House. They had been denied a visit in 1968. He also invited the descendants of Jesse Owens, a US black olympian who won gold during the 1936 games in Germany, but was denied a White House visit.
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And I want to, as a consequence, take a minute to thank some people who paved the way to create that sense that we’re in this together. We’re honored to have here the legendary Tommie Smith and John Carlos here today. Where are they? (Applause.) Proud of them. (Applause.) Their powerful silent protest in the 1968 Games was controversial, but it woke folks up and created greater opportunity for those that followed. And they’re now in the brand-new museum of African American History and Culture. You can see their cleats. And near their statue hangs the cleats of the great Jesse Owens, what he wore in the 1936 Games, so that every American can have a sense of the courage that he displayed.
But it wasn’t just Jesse. It was other African American athletes in the middle of Nazi Germany under the gaze of Adolph Hitler that put a lie to notions of racial superiority -- whooped them -- (laughter) -- and taught them a thing or two about democracy and taught them a thing or two about the American character. So we’re honored to have many of their families here today. We want to acknowledge them, as well. (Applause.)
In fact, Jesse Owens once said, “The purpose of the Olympics is to do your best.” And Michelle, Joe and I want to thank all of you for not just doing your best but inspiring our best. Thanks for leading by example, not just every four years or when the cameras are on, but every single day.
So congratulations. God bless you. God bless the United States of America. (Applause.)

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American character comes in all colors in the United States of America.

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A statesman !

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What is the original source of this?

[@RIYBERSERK]

"Taught them a thing or two about democracy and taught them a thing or two about the American character" to be snubbed later on by FDR, his own president, a democrat BTW. Hypocrit

[@BoyzInTheHoo]

Obama displayed greatness that will take something special to surpass. What a man, what a leader!!!

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