It took some time for us to realize that [people] didn't particularly say they didn't like us or have the love for us that they had in the past, nor the respect. I think they chose to leave based on the fact that they felt a reprisal for being associated or having a friendship with John Carlos or Tommie Smith, or Peter Norman, for that matter.
I'm a man that has a vision as to how this world can be, and I've gathered myself through all the ordeals that I had to make me a well-rounded person… - John Carlos
I'm a man that has a vision as to how this world can be, and I've gathered myself through all the ordeals that I had to make me a well-rounded person…
- John Carlos
Rosie Grier was the springboard to the return of my life. - John Carlos
Rosie Grier was the springboard to the return of my life.
The beads around my neck [at Olympics in 1968] indicated that there were so many Blacks throughout the history of this country that have been maimed … - John Carlos
The beads around my neck [at Olympics in 1968] indicated that there were so many Blacks throughout the history of this country that have been maimed …
It was like when we went to Mexico City [Olympics in 1968] it was sun and shining and bright. When we came home it was chaotic and storms everywhere.… - John Carlos
It was like when we went to Mexico City [Olympics in 1968] it was sun and shining and bright. When we came home it was chaotic and storms everywhere.…
In life, there's the beginning and the end. The beginning don't matter. The end don't matter. All that matters is what you do in between – whether yo… - John Carlos
In life, there's the beginning and the end. The beginning don't matter. The end don't matter. All that matters is what you do in between – whether yo…
Becoming involved in sports and traveling the world and seeing how people of color were treated around the world, and America being such a great nati… - John Carlos
Becoming involved in sports and traveling the world and seeing how people of color were treated around the world, and America being such a great nati…
We wanted to bring attention to the fact that we had so many deals taking place that we could have made change for the better for all people, and we … - John Carlos
We wanted to bring attention to the fact that we had so many deals taking place that we could have made change for the better for all people, and we …
It stands for diversity. It stands for vision and strength. It stands for belief in the right things. That's what I think it stands for. - John Carlos
It stands for diversity. It stands for vision and strength. It stands for belief in the right things. That's what I think it stands for.
The beginning don't matter. The end don't matter. All that matters is what you do in between...the greatest reward is to know that you did your job w… - John Carlos
The beginning don't matter. The end don't matter. All that matters is what you do in between...the greatest reward is to know that you did your job w…
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