Jesse Owens and the 1936 Berlin Olympics

At the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Adolph Hitler hoped to demonstrate to the world the power, majesty and superiority of the resurgent German nation. That, however, would be foiled by a 22-year old African American track and field athlete - who would put on one of the greatest displays in Olympic history. This is the story of Jesse Owens and the 1936 Olympic Games. Sources https://jesseowens.com https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/owens/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Owens Image: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jesse_Owens_1936.jpg Sponsor Go to factormeals.com/dispatchespod50off to get 50 percent off and free daily greens per box. New subscribers only. While supplies last until 09/27/2026. (See website for more details). History Dispatches is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com Interested in advertising on History Dispatches? Email us at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices