Post Your US Mint Coins And Medals Depicting An African-American

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From my collection of graded American medals of US musicians.

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Thanks everyone.

Next, is another African-American athletic icon - Jesse Owens.

Jesse Owens (b. 1913; d. 1980) was a track-and field-athlete who set multiple World records and Olympic records during his career. At the 1932 Olympic Games in Berlin, Germany, Owens won four gold medals (the first American to do so at a single Games) while setting records in the 100 meter race, 200 meter race, long jump and as part of the 4x100 meter relay race team. Prior to the Olympics, Owens set multiple records while attending The Ohio State Universiaty, as well as several records while in high school.

Owens received the US Medal of Freedom - the US' highest civilian honor - from President Gerald Ford in 1976. In 1979, he was presented with the Living Legend Award by President Jimmy Carter. He was awarded, posthumously, the Congressional Gold medal in 1988; it was presented to his widow, Minnie Ruth Solomon Owens.by President George H.W. Bush in 1990.

Owens is acknowledged as one of the most accomplished and memorable American athletes in history. He was more than an athlete, however. Owens is also considered a humanitarian for his work with underprivileged youth (mentoring, inspiring) and for being an active civil rights advocate.

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There is a great movie about Jesse Owens called "Race". I highly recommend it.