Title Work

Title No: 6933

Title: Tommie Smith gives Black Power salute at the Olympics, 1968, Mexico City

Medium: Documentation

Original Medium: Photograph

Date: 17 Oct  1968 (Created)

Tommie Smith photographed from the knees up, giving the Black Power salute during the playing of the U.S. national anthem. Smith was receiving the gold medal for the 200-meter race at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City.

Countries of Origin: U.S.A.

Forms: Reproductive prints

Subjects: Black power--United States; African American athletes; Mexico City (Mexico); Olympics

Name As Subjects: Smith, Tommie; Olympic Games