Question

How were Tommie Smith and John Carlos dressed to receive their medals ?

CBSE Class X Social Science VSA (1 Mark)

Answer 1

Tommie Smith and John Carlos received their medals wearing black socks and no shoes to represent Black Poverty.

Answer 2

"Tommie Smith and John Carlos" were wearing "black socks" which represented poverty shoes in the award function.

In October 16, American athletes "Tommie Smith and John Carlos", both raised "black - gloved hands" during the play of the U.S. National Anthem. They were attending a medal ceremony in Olympic stadium in Mexico City.

In United States, economic growth has been linked to falling poverty rates. If that relationship had been maintained, the 1980's would have eradicated the poverty.