These Newly-Colorized Historical Photos Reveal Shocking Things

Jesse Owens at the 1936 Olympics

The American athlete Jesse Owens defeated Nazi Germany's Lutz Long in the long jump, and saluted during his medal presentation. Long, however, did the controversial German Nazi salute since the events were held in Berlin that year.

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