![Watch Jesse Owens Embarrass The Nazis On Their Home Turf In 1936](jpg/1694534898-2bdeid079t-2.jpg)
Via Olympics.
Via Olympics.
And was even personally congratulated for it by their leader, shaking hands and being sent a commemorative photo. They were arguably more gracious than Americans.
"Hitler didn't snub me – it was our president who snubbed me. The president didn't even send me a telegram." - Owens
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