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Birth of a Ledgend
Henry and Mary Owens gave birth to Jesse Owens. He was the youngest of 10 children. Jesse was born in Oakville, Alabama. He was born into a family of sharecroppers. -
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Jesse Owens
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Childhood
James Cleveland Owens had a long name. His mom figured the she would make life easier and give him a nickname. She decided to call him J.C. Owens. Even though the date is unknown on when she gave him this nickname he was still called J.C. Owens. -
Jesse Owens' childhood
James Cleveland Owens was a sickly child. He had the worst amune system. His parents couldnt pay to take James to the doctor. So, he sat at home and his mom had to cure him with home made recipies. -
Early Life of Jesee Owens
James Cleveland Owens mvoed with his family all the way to Cleveland, Ohio when he was just 9 years old. His parents wanted better oppertunities for there childrens' schooling and there own jobs. -
Early Life of Jesse Owens
Although the date is unknown James Cleveland Owens and his family moved into a small apartment in Ohio. They moved into a quiet neighborhood. They found out that many other immigrants from other countrys hasve moved into this little area. -
Schooling of Jesse Owens
Jesse Owens was put into the first grade when he moved. Although he was 9, is teacher said that he would have to work hard to catch up with his other classmates. Jesse worked hard and eventually caught up with his fellow classmates. ( Exact date unknown) -
New Name
James Cleveland Owens (aka J.C.) was names Jesse after a misunderstanding with his accent. In his first grade class his teacher asked for his name and he said J.C ina low voice and with his thick southern accent and the teacher thought that he said "jesse" aand he just said yes.(date unknwn) -
Early Track Career
Jesse joined Track & Field at Fairmont Junior High. He didnt join just for his love for running but, he joined to gain speed and agility for himself as a person. While doing track his lungs grew srronger and he gained more muscle in his legs. (date unknown) -
Early Track Career
Jesse's coaches prepaired him for the biggest day of his life. Olympic Tryouts. It was held in Los Angelos, California. Jesse was terrified but, at the same time the most amount of confidence possible. -
Olympic Career
Jesse Owens was part of a history making Olympic team. It was his dream to be in the Olympics since he was a kid. He had finally made his dream come true. -
College
Jesse Owens began going to school at Ohio State University and kept his track career alive. They gave him a Scholarship because they had heard of his amazing running and wanted him on there team. He decided to go to Ohio State to be closer to his family and friends. (Date above not correct) -
Married Life
Jesse Owens and Minnie Ruth Owens gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, Gloria Owens. When she was born Jesse was going off to Berlin for the Olympics. 5 years later Minnie gave birth to 2 more girls. -
Wedding Day
Jesse Owens had a huge crush on this girl in high school and ever since then he wanted to date her. He finally did. 10 years later they got married. Her name was Minnie Ruth Soloman. They were High School Sweethearts. -
Olympic Records
Jesse Owens was the firsts African American to ever win four gold medals at one Olympic game. Of course he was not well liked in Berlin. He had a great deal of anticipation because Hitler was there supporting the games. He belived that " All whites are superior to anyone else and that Germans were the pinicale of the Human race" ( Date bove not correct) -
Olympic laughs
Jesse Owens had a laugh or two at the Berlin Olympic games. When Jesse reacived his awards Hitler was supposed to give it to him but, instead he walked out of the stadium because he was ashamed of his domenint race for losing to and African American superstar. -
Addiction sets in
Jesse Owens was a life long smoker. Even though he was a great runner, his smoking habits have been kicking in. Although the date is unclear Jesse Owens was smoking and was so addicted that he could not stop. -
Diagnost
Jesse Owens had the worst thing coming. He had gone to the doctors and he had been told that he had lung cancer. the doctor told him that he had to take it easy and to lay back awhile. (Exact date unknown) -
Death of a history maker
Jesse Owen had died 4 months after he was diagnosed with lung cancer. Everyone had been there and they will remember him forever. He had died on the couch at home. -
Influence
Most famous African American Track & Field Star in the world. Since Junior High he had been world renound superstar. Becasue he had set so many records nd proved Hitler wrong he is the most famous African American Track star ever known.
