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In 1936, the Olympic Games were held in Berlin, Germany. As many of us know, Adolf Hitler was in control at that time, and most of us are aware of Hitler’s view regarding certain races. He believed that the “Aryan” race as he called it was superior to all other races. However, a certain man would prove him wrong.

You see, an African American man by the name of Jesse Owens was competing in the Olympics that year. You can imagine Hitler’s surprise when Mr. Owens won not one but four gold medals in various track competitions. Mr. Owens helped …

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