Personal Narrative: My Journey Back To The United States

The 1936 Berlin Olympics is the most infamous sporting event in history. It was widely thought that Hitler and the Nazis would use this event as propaganda. “Jesse entered the 1936 Olympics, which were held in Nazi Germany amidst the belief by Hitler that the Games would support his belief that the German ‘Aryan’ people were the dominant race” (“Biography”). Despite this knowledge, the United States chose to participate in the Olympics. One of the most famous athletes of the Olympics was Jesse Owens. “His stunning achievement of four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic games in Berlin has made him the best remembered athlete in Olympic history” (“Biography”). It is a myth that Hitler did not want to shake Owens’s hand because he is black. Besides

As I heard my grandparent’s conversation I came to realize what was going on. It was time to be with my mom. I felt excited but at the same time scared, It feels like it was just yesterday. Two days later I found myself packing. I packed everything that’s when I came to realize what was truly happening. I was moving to a different country, leaving behind my culture, my language, my family and friends. Finally, the day had come, as I kissed my parents goodbye I stared long and hard at my house begging for just one more day. Tears kept running down my cheeks as we drove further and further away.

Just imagine being in an event like the Olympics, man that would be something. It would be crazy competing in front of thousands of people from many different countries around the world. Most Olympic games have different stories or memories that are always embedded in people’s brains forever, yet nothing compared to the 1936 Berlin Olympics. In 1936, like I said, Berlin, Germany hosted the games in an attempt to create positive propaganda that promoted Adolf Hitler and his Aryan race. Conflict arose though when Jesse Owens, a black American athlete, swept a round of medals, proving that the Aryan race was not supreme. Owens went on to win four gold medals that embarrassed Hitler along with many Aryan runners that competed.

obstacle that I have ever faced, especially with the fact that there was a time where I didn’t

Throughout history there have been many civilizations that had experienced a Golden Age. A Golden age was a period of time where there was advancement in education and where there was prosperity and peace. Both environment have experienced both positive and negative impact upon society. Two civilization that have experienced the Golden Age was Greece and Rome.

The Western civilization ,we know today constantly question the accepted theories of the past, and create the new theories of the future.However, without the ancient Greeks, our prosperous culture probably wouldn't be as successful as it is now.Our keen ancestors are the ones who are responsible for our building construction,form of government,and even classroom curriculum.

"Running, long jump, shot put, javelin, discus, and equestrian competitions" are some of the many Olympic sports played many centuries ago. While these sports were made for entertainment purposes, they were also helpful for ancient civilizations.The Games had a religious and political significance and helped Greek historians and writers to keep track of time. These games were very important to history and to this very day

The 1920’s were known as the “Golden Age of Sports” and would kickstart the massively competitive athletics industry that we know today. Playing and spectating sports became extremely popular in the beginning of the 20’s right after the very depressing World War. People everywhere were desperate for relief and relaxation after the war had ended, and with a steady rise in household income, it became possible for families to take time off work and enjoy more of the sport they loved. Sports heroes such as baseballs Babe Ruth, footballs Red Grange, and boxings heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey became legendary figures for anyone who enjoyed watching sports.

The American Identity is more than just being a citizen in America. What makes the American Identity is the diversity that exists in America. America is a melting pot, which consists of many ethnic groups, religions, and ideas. It isn’t the appearance that makes you American, it is your mind and the way one acts make one American. I am a kid who is part Korean, French, and Chinese. My mom is Korean and Chinese, and my dad is French and Chinese. I do celebrate Lunar New Year with some of my relatives on my mother’s side, but my dad doesn’t celebrate any French holidays. To be qualified as an American, one must be unique in their own way, and love freedom.

As a teenager moving to a new country with a different culture, different language, and being thousands of miles away from everyone I grew up with was not an easy change, however, that was precisely what I did in January of 2013 when I came to the United States with my father. My whole world changed since, and shaped my way of thinking. From learning English, adjusting to a new culture, experiencing my first snow and finding my way in my new country, my life has been an exciting adventure.

One would never know how profound reading original documents for a class that was taking for mere boredom can be. America Views the Holocaust 1933-1945: A Brief Documentary History, by historian Robert Abzug, did indeed change my thoughts and possibly altered my degree selection. I came to be fascinated by the historical presentation of Abzug and the essays, which focus on whether or not history is true and the denial of one of the most horrific events in the world. Being exposed to their essays while reading Taking Sides: America Views the Holocaust 1933-1945: A Brief Documentary History for one of the classes I am taking this semester. I have never been much of a reader but somehow, the essays, documents and stories both encouraged my thinking and question my belief in historical truths. If anything, the truths that were presented are capable of making one see history through different eyes. Abzug states in the Preface, the book "offers a selection of original documents that illustrate the varied

People have overcome many obstacles before becoming great. There were many sports during this decade. Their was baseball, basketball, and soccer. All of the hard work pays off if you stand out from everyone else. There were many political, historical, and social events.

The Ancient Olympics evolved from one of only men and one champion to one of unisex competitors and many champions. The Olympics changed greatly over the years. Some are impressive changes, while others are not. The Olympics is widely known and has been a tradition for countless years. Ancient Greece’s Olympics has endured through many changes into the Modern Olympics such as traditions and many little things.

In 776 B.C., the very first Olympics took place in Olympia, Greece. For some people, being in the Olympics was a lifelong dream. There are many stories told about why the Olympics were created. The Olympics went on every four years.They say it was created to honor their god at the time, Zeus, but no one knows exactly why they were created. The Olympic Games, originally created to honour Zeus, it was the most important national festival of the ancient Greeks, and a focus of political rivalries between the nation-states. All competitions involved individual competitors rather than teams. Winning an Olympic contest was regarded more highly than winning a battle and was proof of an individual athlete's personal excellence. The winners were presented

"The Olympics remain the most compelling search for excellence that exists in sport, and maybe in life itself” (Bell). Beginning in 1896, the games have successfully continued to this day with each nation’s top athletes competing at the highest level. A controversy on the continuation of the Olympics has arisen recently with proponents arguing that the games are economically beneficial to the host nation, they promote nationalism and a sense of union, and increase a host country’s global trade and stature; whereas opponents contend that they cause financial ramifications, constrain host cities to create costly infrastructure and residences that fall into disuse, and displace and trouble residents of the host nation and city.