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Birth
"Jesse Owens was born Sep. 12, 1913 in Oakville, Alabama. he's the seventh child of Henry and Emma Alexandra Owens. His bitrh name was James Cleveland "J.C", and was changed by his teacher when he inrolled in school" ("About Jesse Owens"). http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjh/marneyg/09_holocaust/09_nitsch_jesseowens_5.htm -
His Career Begin
" Jesse Career begin in Cleveland, Ohio, where he set Junior High School records by clearing 6ft in the high jump, and leaping 22ft 11 3/4 in the broad jump" ("About Jesse Owens"). http://bentley.umich.edu/athdept/stadium/images/owensjl.jpg -
Supporting Family
"While still in high school, Jesse worked a number of jobs to support himself, and his young wife, Ruth. He worked as a night elevator operator, a waiter, he pumped gas, worked in a library stacks, and served a stint as a page in the Ohio Statehouse..." ("About Jesse Owens"). http://library.osu.edu/projects/jesse-owens/images/1950s_Jesse_ruth.jpg -
Marriage
"Jesse and Ruth got married" ("About Jesse Owens"). http://library.osu.edu/projects/jesse-owens/images/Owens_Jesse_Wedding_1931.jpg -
First Born
"Jesse had his first daughter at the age of sixteen, with his wife Luth. His daughter name is Gloria, who is still living today with the other two daughters" ("About Jesse Owens"). http://www.thehistorymakers.com/bio_images/1080260510.jpg -
Competeing for OSU
"... Owens equaled the world record of 100-yard (9.4Sec.), and broke the world record for 220-yard (20.3sec), the 220-yard low hurdles (22.6sec), and the long jump (8.13metres [26.65ft])" ("Jesse Owens"). http://tfs.ucoz.com/2011-Images/Athletes-pix/Legends/Jesse_Owens_3.jpg -
First American in Olympic
"Jesse became the first American in Olympic Track & Field history to win four gold metals in a single Olympiad by winning four gold metals" ("About Jesse Owens"). http://www.kawvalley.k12.ks.us/schools/rjh/marneyg/09_holocaust/09_nitsch_owens6.jpg -
Presidential Medal of Freedom
"Jesse recieved the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Gerald R. Ford" ("Jesse Owens"). http://mvictors.com/WordPress/images/2009/jesse_owens_ferry_field.jpg -
Death
"Jesse dies from complications due to lung cancer...in Tucson, Arizona" ("About Jesse Owens"). http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2604/3942191510_207f27c597.jpg -
Congress Gold Metal
"Jesse was posthumously awarded with the Congress Gold Metal by George H.W Bush" ("Jesse Owens"). http://www.german-way.com/imagesGW/Owens_1936-Weitsprung410.jpg -
Work Cited
"About Jesse Owens." JesseOwens.com. Web. 29 Nov. 2011. http://www.jesseowens.com/about/.
"Dream Moods Dictionary: Words That Begin With B." An Online Guide To Dream Interpretation. Web. 30 Nov. 2011. http://www.dreammoods.com/dreamdictionary/b3.htm.
"Online Symbolism Dictionary." University of Michigan..."
"Owens, Jesse. "Encyclopedia Britannica. Encyclopedia Britannica Online School Edition. Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2011. Web. 29 Nov. 2011. <http;//school.eb.com/eb/artical-9057799>. -
Eagle
We chose this symbol because "it signifies inspiration, release from bondage, victory, longevity, speed, pride..." ("Eagle"). This symbol represents Jesse Owens because he had a great deal of speed. He also had a lot of victories out of his life. http://www.baldeagleinfo.com/images/eagle-2.jpg -
Black
We chose black beacuse it "signifies a lack of love and lack of support. More positively, black represents potential and possibilities" ("Dream Moods"). Jesse Owens didnt really have much support because of his skin color. He had a lot of potential, and though he was black he had a lot of possiblities because of his talent. http://www.ubuntuka.com/static.images/2.png
