THE GREAT DEPRESSION 1929 1940
THE GREAT DEPRESSION
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he sang songs and played happy music on the radio
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he went from town to town racing people for money
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he helped Roosevelt make key decisions about the economy
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he won multiple gold medals for the U.S. at the 1936 Olympics
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Detailed explanation-1: -With his victories in track and field, Owens had proved the Nazi dictator’s racist theories wrong, and in doing so, had become not only an Olympic gold medal winner but an American hero. Click for Olympic photo gallery.
Detailed explanation-2: -Owens, like many African Americans during this time period, was subject to racist treatment and was often discriminated against. He would not let this deter1 him, however, and continued to succeed on the track.
Detailed explanation-3: -Track and Field Against a backdrop of racial discirimination, Jesse Owens shined at the Berlin 1936 Olympic Games, winning gold medals in the 100-meter dash, long jump, 200-meter dash and the 4×100-meter relay.
Detailed explanation-4: -Through his athletic accomplishments, unparalleled character, and humanitarian work, Owens was able to become one of the first African American role models for the nation. Owens became an image of victory against fascism for the American democracy at a time characteristic of segregation and bigotry.