Today in Labor History October 16, 1968: Tommie Smith and John Carlos were ejected from the US Olympic team for participating in the Olympics Black Power salute.
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Peter Norman the silver medallist ?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Norman
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In addition to Peter Norman, the second-placed
Attached: 1 image Its also a story about solidarity. The man on the left, Peter Norman, was informed and supported the protest. The Australian Olympics Committee punished him for his solidarity and ruined his career. Tommie Smith & John Carlos carried his coffin at his funeral in 2006. #lastpost
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Peter Riley
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