Jackie Robinson
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1) Jackie Robinson broke baseball's color barrier in 1947 when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, facing immense racism but helping integrate the sport. 2) In addition to his success as an athlete, Robinson also advocated for civil rights as a political activist, supporting causes like the NAACP and marching with MLK Jr. for integrated schools. 3) Robinson received threats for his activism but continued supporting politicians he believed would advance racial equality, like President Kennedy. His legacy includes establishing a foundation that provides scholarships for minority students.
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- 1. Jackie Robinson & the Civil Rights Movement Ryan L. & Jared B. Horace Greeley High School
- 2. Did Jackie Robinson Have More of an Effect on Civil Rights as an Athlete or as a Political Activist?
- 5. “ Even before I went to high school and college I resolve not to take insults without retaliating. Growing up in Pasadena, I encountered many situations which I considered unjust. I remember going to the YMCA and being told that Negroes were allowed to use the facilities of the Y only on a certain day of the week…” - Jackie Robinson
- 10. As a Professional Athlete
- 13. Robinson is seen with Branch Rickey signing a contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers farm team.
- 14. Breaking the Color Barrier April 1947: Major League debut as Dodgers first baseman wearing #42
- 18. Respect from his Teammates I started the season as a lonely man, often feeling like a black Don Quixote tilting at a lot of white windmills. I ended it feeling like a member of a solid team. -- Jackie Robinson
- 19. Jackie’s Popularity Rises Life Magazine 1951
- 20. Gaining Respect from Whites
- 22. Jackie Steals Home in World Series
- 25. As a Political Activist
- 31. Letter to the White House August 1957: Letter to Presidential Assistant Fred Morrow
- 32. Letter to President Eisenhower
- 39. Jackie’s Legacy
- 45. The right of every American to first-class citizenship is the most important issue of our time. -- Jackie Robinson
- 46. The End
Editor's Notes
- http://www.thediamondangle.com/archive/june01/youngjackie.html
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- Breaking through the Big League
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- &quot;Dwight D. Eisenhower Library.&quot; The National Archives . 3 June 2007 <http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/jackie-robinson/images/telegram-1957.jpg>.
- &quot;Dwight D. Eisenhower Library.&quot; The National Archives . 3 June 2007 <http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/jackie-robinson/letter-1958.html>. Notice that the letters are written on Chock Full of Nuts legislation. This is because Jackie went into the company and worked his way up to become an executive.
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- &quot;John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library.&quot; The National Archives . 3 June 2007 <http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/jackie-robinson/letter-1961.html>.
- &quot;Lyndon Baines Johnson Library.&quot; The National Archives . 3 June 2007 <http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/jackie-robinson/telegram-1965.html>.
- &quot;National Archives and Records Administration.&quot; The National Archiver . 3 June 2007 <http://www.archives.gov/education/lessons/jackie-robinson/letter-1972.html>.
- &quot;The Foundations Mission.&quot; The Jackie Robinson Foundation . 6 June 2007 <www.jackierobinson.org>.
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