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John Carlos

Athlete

John Carlos's Historical Timeline

  1. John Carlos is born

    John Carlos is born

  2. Americans Tommie Smith (gold, 19.83, WR) and John Carlos (bronze) famously give the Black Power salute on the 200 m meda

    Americans Tommie Smith (gold, 19.83, WR) and John Carlos (bronze) famously give the Black Power salute on the 200 m medal podium during the Mexico City Olympics to protest racism and injustice against African Americans

  3. US Olympic Committee suspends Tommie Smith and John Carlos for giving the Black Power salute to protest racism and injus

    US Olympic Committee suspends Tommie Smith and John Carlos for giving the Black Power salute to protest racism and injustice against African-Americans during Olympic medal ceremony

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was John Carlos born?
John Carlos was born on 1946-06-05.
What historical events involved John Carlos?
John Carlos was involved in 3 recorded historical events, including John Carlos is born, Americans Tommie Smith (gold, 19.83, WR) and John Carlos (bronze) famously give the Black Power salute on the 200 m meda, US Olympic Committee suspends Tommie Smith and John Carlos for giving the Black Power salute to protest racism and injus.

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