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Barack Obama is elected as the first African American President of the United States (November 4th, 2008)

First Black President of the United States

Barack Obama is elected as the 44th president of the United States.

Olympic medalist John Carlos born

June 5, 1945

Olympic track and field athlete John Carlos born in New York City. John Carlos is most well known for raising a black gloved fist during the playing of the American anthem while standing on the winner's podium after winning a Bronze medal at the 1968 Mexico City Olympic Games.

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Statue - Olympic Black Power Statue statue - San Jose, CA
John Carlos - Official site of John Carlos

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