Tommie Smith and John Carlos BLACK POWER 1968 Mexico City Olympics 24x36 POSTER

Description: Tommie Smith and John Carlos BLACK POWER 1968 Mexico City Olympics 24x36 POSTER Sports Poster Warehouse Item #BT-6684 Order with confidence. We are 25-year professionals in the poster and pennant mail-order business.All posters are carefully rolled in clear poly sleeves, then shipped in our super-strong custom-made mail-safe corrugate tubes, tested to withstand over 200 lbs. of force.All felt pennants are carefully rolled into our custom-made pennant shipping tubes. We NEVER fold our pennants. Description It was one of the 20th century's most powerful and controversial moments in sports, and a watershed event in the civil rights movement. After failing to convince their fellow black athletes to boycott the Mexico City 1968 Olympics, Tommie Smith and John Carlos succeeded in winning the gold and bronze medals in the 200 meters track & field event. Determined to use the grand stage of the Olympic games as a platform for protest, Smith and Carlos accepted their medals in bare feet (to bring attention to the poverty of the African-American community), wearing beads (in honor of the countless blacks murdered as victims of slavery or racism), and holding black-gloved fists in the air (the "Black Power" salute). A storm of outrage hit Smith and Carlos immediately. For disrespecting the "Star Spangled Banner" and the Olympic games, the IOC forced the U.S. Olympic Committee to withdraw them from the relays, banish them from the Olympic Village, and expel them from the U.S. Olympic team. Most of white America was also outraged at their actions, and both men experienced a heavy backlash upon their return home. Nonetheless, their legend has grown, and this classic black-and-white image has become a symbol of the struggle for equality for black athletes in America. Popularized by its appearance in the 2000 football film Remember the Titans, this poster gives you the chance to celebrate a historic moment that means so much to so many. In beautiful, classic black-and-white, this is a must for anyone interested in Smith, Carlos and the Civil Rights movement - as well as those wishing simply to display a classic moment in Olympic history! Poster Specifications: Size: 24" x 36" Published by Walldecor Posters & Prints Condition: Brand New, Never-Used, Original Warehouse Stock! Shipping, Terms, etc. WE COMBINE SHIPPING! Order as many posters as you want and pay only one LOW SHIPPING FEE! Just use "Add to Cart" for each item you want to purchase, then at Checkout you will see shipping has been automatically combined. Bid with confidence - we are your premium, professional sports poster and pennant retailer, with over 12,000 in-stock items in our warehouse, and over a million items delivered, dedicated to the highest standards of handling, shipping, customer service and support since 1997. No hidden fees, simple flat-rate shipping, insurance included at no extra charge, and live telephone customer service standing by during regular business hours. Posters shipped in our EXCLUSIVE custom-made super-strong vacuum-sealed cap-end tubes, 100% guaranteed and insured not to warp or bend in mail. All posters are shipped from our warehouse in ORIGINAL OFF-THE-PRESS CONDITION (unless specifically noted otherwise) - no lamination, mounting, framing or other added processes. All other products - DVDs, books, pennants, banners, etc - are also brand-new and shipped in safe containers for secure arrival. For more sports poster information, visit our web site any time, or in person during regular business hours.

Price: 17.99 USD

Location: Niagara Falls, New York

End Time: 2024-12-17T19:16:08.000Z

Shipping Cost: 10 USD