I never knew about this, what an inspiration

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  1. Redhelen

    Redhelen Well-Known Member

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    Redhelen, Jun 14, 2020
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    Great find that and interesting read.
    Just goes to show how History defines you, arguably Norman in his own way had it harder. Thought the fact the 2 guys recognised it and was his Pall Bearers was a nice touch too.
     
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    Redhelen Well-Known Member

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    Made me tearful I must admit.
     
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    I remember that story from about 4 or 5 years ago. May well have been on TV or might have even been someone posting it on here. A remarkable story about a remarkable man. Seems a suitable time to bring it back to public attention.
     
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    Exactly that.
     
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    I remember the fuss about the black Panther movement but I was 14 when this took place and not really interested in politics. I seem to think that reports at the time via BBC and various UK newspapers (at least the ones my dad read) seemed quite anti the BPM and in our house my father was quite against them. Not sure that he was racist, and I will never know, but certainly a product of his time (RAF fitter during the War andson of Geordie miner). Never really knew him that well and became estranged at 19 when I left home (long story) The gloved salute controversy did cause a stir on the BBC Olympics programme.
     
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    Redhelen Well-Known Member

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    I loved the bit where he didnt want to stand on the statue so there was space for people over time to stand with them Seems very fitting with all the discussion over statues right now.
     
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    Never heard of the man even though I can remember the black gloved salute. Reading the article was quite moving. A truly honourable man who was shamefully treated by his country.
     
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    Excellent article. Thank you for posting it, Helen.
     
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    Thanks Helen.
    I did know about the story (see below) - it's a salutary thought that all this happened over 50 years ago - things not changed much in the USA.
    All credit to the three athletes.
    My family sometimes talked bout the Czech gymnast Vera Caslavka - 1968 same year in Mexico City. On the podium having won a silver medal when they played the Russian anthem for the gold medal winner she looked away and at the floor.
    Russia having invaded Czechoslovakia just before the games.
    She was immediately denied the right to travel, attend sporting events or to work - all but destroyed.(This changed for her in 1980 following the Velvet Revolution.)
     
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