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James Cleveland "Jesse" Owens was an American track and field athlete who specialized in sprints and the long jump. The picture shows Jesse crossing the finish line in the 200m semi-final at the London Olympic Games in 1948.

Arthur Stanley Wint OD, born on 25 May 1920 was the first Jamaican Olympic gold medalist, winning the 400 m at 1948 Summer Olympics.

The picture shows Jamaica's team to the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki, Finland. They are all standing in front of several flags and dressed in blazers and berets.

A group of men and women who represented Jamaica at the 1952 Olympic Games poses for a photograph. All are wearing blazers with Britian's flag engraved on the right sides. Their berets are similarly adorned. The women wear pleated skirts. The team…

Different track events from the 1948 Olympic Games held in London, England can be seen such as Jamaica's Herb McKenley running the 4x400 m relay. Female track events are also shown.

Five men are seen in this photograph. These men are Jamaican athletes in the 1952 Olympic Games held in Finland. They are all wearing blazers and berets with the British flag stitched on. One of the men is sitting on a chair.

The image shows the opening cermony of the Olympic Games held in Helsinki, Finland in 1952. The photgraph shows the stadium packed with spectators while the flag bearers and their representatives whose countries will be participating pass by. The…

Jamaica's Independence from the British celebrated when the British Union Jack is lowered and Jamaica's black, green and gold flag is seen fluttering upwards into the midnight night sky August 5, 1962.

Two children seated on a float waving to the crowd. On the float is written " Bureau of Health Education" with its symbol displayed.

Princess Margaret is seen standing in Jamaica's Parliament with members of Parliament. Everyone is standing while Princess Margaret is addressing the Parliament. The Jamaica coat of arms is seen on the wall in the parliament. This event took place…