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It Happened in Mexico…

February 16, 2009 by anado 5 Comments

…the year was 1968.  To me, this is one of the most important photos of our lifetime.  It was an amazing era and I am glad to have run across this photo today.  Obama is the man in the big chair up north and Tommie Smith and John Carlos helped him get there with this protest 41 years ago in Mexico City…I just felt I needed to post this.  Love to all!
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  1. whitley collins says

    February 16, 2009 at 4:25 pm

    Great find. I sure do remember that shot. How are you besides being fabulous? Miss you and Mexico. WeeWee

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  2. childstar says

    February 17, 2009 at 6:49 am

    Oh Anado thanks so much for posting this. One small action, one big step for mankind. That was a defining moment–just think–they were attacked for doing it! But now they can look back and be so proud.

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  3. Lolitsky says

    February 18, 2009 at 4:23 pm

    Did you actually remember their names or did you peek??
    thanks for that posting. wonderful poignant memory.

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  4. anado says

    February 18, 2009 at 4:32 pm

    I will always remember these guys and their names…there is a great photo of the two with their wives hugging in a hotel room during the inauguration of Barak Valianos…I mean Obama…..

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  5. Lovee says

    February 20, 2009 at 10:33 pm

    nyuk nyuk

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