7 Significant Political Events at the Olympic Games (The Olympics are a time when international politics are supposed to be set aside. But in some cases, the world’s problems have been too big to ignore.)

A silhouette of a hand holding a torch appears behind the Olympic flag. The...

Jesse Owens

Jesse Owens (center) standing on the winners' podium after receiving the gold medal...

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American track medalists Tommie Smith (center) and John Carlos raising black-gloved...

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A Palestinian terrorist appearing on a balcony in the Munich Olympic Village, where...

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Kenyan marathon champion Tegla Loroupe, leader and head coach of the Refugee Olympic...

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