San Jose State University statue of 1968 Olympic protest
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The San Jose State University statue of the 1968 Olympic protest is a public monument commemorating Tommie Smith and John Carlos’s iconic Black Power salute at the Mexico City Games, symbolizing athlete activism and the struggle for civil rights.
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| San Jose State University statue of 1968 Olympic protest canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: San Jose State University statue of 1968 Olympic protest Context triple: [John Carlos, honoredBy, San Jose State University statue of 1968 Olympic protest]
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Target entity: San Jose State University statue of 1968 Olympic protest Target entity description: The San Jose State University statue of the 1968 Olympic protest is a public monument commemorating Tommie Smith and John Carlos’s iconic Black Power salute at the Mexico City Games, symbolizing athlete activism and the struggle for civil rights.
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A.
The Campanile at UC Berkeley
The Campanile at UC Berkeley is a prominent bell and clock tower on the university’s campus and one of its most recognizable architectural landmarks.
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B.
Alma Mater statue
The Alma Mater statue is a famous bronze sculpture by Daniel Chester French that sits on the steps of Columbia University's Low Memorial Library, symbolizing wisdom and the university’s welcoming spirit.
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C.
Free Speech Movement Café at UC Berkeley
The Free Speech Movement Café at UC Berkeley is a campus coffeehouse and study space dedicated to commemorating the 1960s student free speech protests, featuring historical exhibits and memorabilia related to the movement.
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D.
Olympic Project for Human Rights
The Olympic Project for Human Rights was a late-1960s athlete-led civil rights organization that used the Olympic Games as a platform to protest racial injustice and advocate for social and political change.
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E.
People’s Park (Isla Vista)
People’s Park (Isla Vista) is a small community green space in the college town of Isla Vista, California, commonly used for student gatherings, recreation, and local events.
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Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
outdoor sculpture
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public monument ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Black Power salute
NERFINISHED
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Olympic Project for Human Rights NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| commemorates |
1968 Mexico City Olympic Games medal ceremony protest
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1968 Olympics Black Power salute ⓘ John Carlos NERFINISHED ⓘ Tommie Smith NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
|
| depicts |
1968 Olympic medal podium
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John Carlos NERFINISHED ⓘ Tommie Smith NERFINISHED ⓘ raised gloved fists ⓘ |
| genre | figurative sculpture ⓘ |
| hasCulturalContext |
African-American history
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United States sports history ⓘ |
| hasMedium | sculpture ⓘ |
| hasSubject |
Olympic Games history
ⓘ
civil rights movement in the United States ⓘ racial equality ⓘ social justice ⓘ |
| hasType | university campus monument ⓘ |
| isPartOf | public art at San Jose State University ⓘ |
| languageOfName | English ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
California, United States
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surface form:
California
San Jose NERFINISHED ⓘ San Jose State University NERFINISHED ⓘ United States of America ⓘ
surface form:
United States
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| material | bronze ⓘ |
| notableFor |
commemoration of athlete-led civil rights protest
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representation of 1968 Olympic Black Power salute ⓘ |
| onCampusOf | San Jose State University NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| purpose |
commemoration
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education about civil rights ⓘ honoring athlete activism ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
Black Power movement
NERFINISHED
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athlete activism ⓘ civil rights struggle ⓘ human rights advocacy ⓘ |
| theme |
anti-racism
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human rights ⓘ protest ⓘ |
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