submitted by Crackinjokes to History 2 weeksApr 28, 2024 07:54:25 ago (+31/-0) (youtube.com)
Lost_In_The_Thinking 0 points 2 weeks ago
That's true. He said he was snubbed when the returned to the US. FDR invited the Olympic team to the White House, but wouldn't allow Jesse Owens to attend.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criticism_of_Franklin_D._Roosevelt#Treatment_of_Jesse_Owens
Lost_In_The_Thinking 0 points 2 weeks ago
That's true. He said he was snubbed when the returned to the US. FDR invited the Olympic team to the White House, but wouldn't allow Jesse Owens to attend.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criticism_of_Franklin_D._Roosevelt#Treatment_of_Jesse_Owens