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The iconic image of Smith raising his fist at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics serves as a powerful symbol of protest and activism. In this reflective account, he shares the personal significance of that moment and its impact on his life over the subsequent decades. Through his narrative, Smith explores themes of race, identity, and resilience, providing insight into the struggles and triumphs he has faced since that pivotal event in sports history.
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Silent Gesture: The Autobiography of Tommie Smith, Tommie Smith, David Steele
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- 2007
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- Title
- Silent Gesture: The Autobiography of Tommie Smith
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tommie Smith, David Steele
- Publisher
- Temple University Press
- Publisher
- 2007
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 288
- ISBN13
- 9781592136391
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- The iconic image of Smith raising his fist at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics serves as a powerful symbol of protest and activism. In this reflective account, he shares the personal significance of that moment and its impact on his life over the subsequent decades. Through his narrative, Smith explores themes of race, identity, and resilience, providing insight into the struggles and triumphs he has faced since that pivotal event in sports history.