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Although I wasnt invited to shake hands with Hitler, I wasnt invited to the White House to shake hands with the Presiden
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"Although I wasn't invited to shake hands with Hitler, I wasn't invited to the White House to shake hands with the President either"

- Jesse Owens

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In this quote, Jesse Owens, a well-known African American professional athlete, is assessing his experiences throughout the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany. He is comparing his treatment by 2 effective leaders, Adolf Hitler and the President of the United States. Owens was not invited to shake hands with Hitler, who was understood for his racist and prejudiced beliefs, however he likewise was not welcomed to the White House to consult with the President, who was supposed to represent equality and justice for all Americans. This quote highlights the ongoing battle for racial equality and the frustration Owens felt in being rejected acknowledgment and respect from both leaders.

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Jesse Owens This quote is written / told by Jesse Owens between September 12, 1913 and March 31, 1980. He was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 12 other quotes.

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