1. JESSE OWENS
Jesse Owens

2. J.C. Owens
Born in Oakville Alabama, September and died in Tucson, Arizona March 31, 1980.
Moved to Cleveland, Ohio when he was nine years old.
Joined track when he was in middle school.
Got the name Jesse when a teacher miss pronounced his name.

3. Obstacles
White supremacist
Adolph Hitler
Hate mail

4. Hometown Hero 1936 Berlin Olympics Statue in Cleveland, Ohio
U.S. Stamp of Jesse

5. Presidential Medal of Freedom
Achievements
Olympic medals
Street In Germany
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Congressional Gold Medal