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Old 10-05-2008, 12:31 AM
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Default Pre-war..but not baseball...1936 Olympics- Jesse Owens.

Posted By: davidcyclebeck

Interestingly, Jesse Owens said it wasn't Hitler who snubbed him, but FDR. Owens said Hitler waved to him in recognition, but FDR never personally or publicly acknowledged his Olympic achievements.

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