The 1968 Summer Olhmpics were held from October 12th-October 27th, in Mexico City, Mexico. They were the first Olympic games staged in Latin America and the first Olympic games to be held in a Spanish-speaking nation. Much controversy surrounded the games after Athletes John Carlos and Tommie Smith both raised their fists on the podium in a black power salute after receiving their bronze and gold medals respectively.
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