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... Jackie Robinson would soon change the face of baseball and ultimately contribute to change the face of the nation. Much like Robinson, leaders like Abraham Lincoln in the 1860s and Dr. ... Although not a politician or an outspoken minister, Jackie Robinson’s athletic career challenged the vicious legacy and ideology of white supremacy in American History. Jackie Robinson, both on and off the field, not only symbolized all of black America on trial in the eyes of white America, but also represented the yearning of the black American quest for dignity, excellence, and most of all freedom. ... With this new hope, Jackie Robinson helped to create the momentum that lead to the ultimate goal of African American equality, in all aspects of American Life.
Approximate Word count = 520
Approximate Pages = 2.1
(250 words per page double spaced)
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