Jesse Owens Interviewed On NYC Arrival After 1936 Olympics

Jesse Owens Interviewed On NYC Arrival After 1936 Olympics Jesse Owens w/ wife at microphones. Jack Dempsey beside him. Black (Bill Bojangles Robinson?) asks him “..what was your biggest thrill in Germany?” “My biggest thrill was when I won the 100 yard dash, the 100 meter dash rather, & the American flag went up & they were playing the Star Spangled Banner and we stood up their & salute and it was really a very marvelous thing.” Reporter: “Well that was very copiscetic. Now how did you like the German meals?” “Well fine, but it took a little bit too long to get them.” (laughter). What are your immediate plans? I’m going back to University to finish my year in college... Will you turn professional? Repeats the questions. Whistle. 22:26:54 Dempsey “Well, good luck to you Jess and the same thing goes for you Mrs. Ownes.” Repeat earlier questions by Black. Asked about suspension. Answers he doesn’t know. Many CUs. Sports; Sprinter; 1936 Olympics; Celebrities; Celebrity; Segregation;