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Jack Roosevelt Robinson rose from humble origins to cross baseball's color line and become one of the most beloved men in America. A fierce integrationist, Robinson used his immense fame to speak out against the discrimination he saw on and off the field, angering fans, the press, and even teammates who had once celebrated him for turning the other cheek.

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Watch Part II of Jackie Robinson, directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon.
Learn how the public perception of Jackie Robinson transformed from the 1950s to 1960s.
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Watch Part II of Jackie Robinson, directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon.
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Alton Waldon of Brooklyn shares a childhood memory of meeting Jackie Robinson.
Rachel Robinson discusses Jackie's stance against violence and view of Malcolm X.
As the push for social justice accelerated, Jackie Robinson tried to do his part.
In 1944, Jackie Robinson refused to move to the back of a bus. Sound familiar?
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See the moment Jackie began challenging other ballplayers and empires.
Learn how Jackie Robinson entered the Negro Leagues, playing for the Kansas City Monarchs.
Learn how the early days of Jackie Robinson's life shaped his outlook and character.
April 15, 1947 marked Jackie Robinson's first game with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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