Question

Point out why the Mexico Olympics of 1968 was depicted as a landmark in the history of the Civil Rights Movements in the United States of America.

Answer 1

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1-the us athletes,tommie smith and john carols were african-americans. they had won the gold and bronze medals respectively.

2-they received there medals wearing black socks and did not wear shoes, this was done to represent blacks poverty.with this gesture, they tried to drew international attention to racial discrimination in united states.

3-the black-gloved and raised clenched fists were meant to symbolize black power. the silver medalists, white Australian athlete, peter norman, wore a human right bagde on his shirt during the ceremony to show his support to the two americans

Answer 2

1-the us athletes,tommie smith and john carols were african-americans. they had won the gold and bronze medals respectively.

2-they received there medals wearing black socks and did not wear shoes, this was done to represent blacks poverty.with this gesture, they tried to drew international attention to racial discrimination in united states.

3-the black-gloved and raised clenched fists were meant to symbolize black power. the silver medalists, white Australian athlete, peter norman, wore a human right bagde on his shirt during the ceremony to show his support to the two americans