Medal cut from Tommie Smith statue at San Jose State
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The statue at San Jose State University was vandalized.
Waymark Code: WMKTZ0
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/29/2014
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The statue depicts the stand by Tommie Smith and John Carlos at the Olympics in Mexico City. The medal around Smith's neck was taken out. When I went to visit a week ago, the medal was still missing.
Type of publication: Internet Only
When was the article reported?: 04/11/2014
Publication: San Jose Mercury News
Article Url: [Web Link]
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How widespread was the article reported?: regional
News Category: Arts/Culture
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