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"Fists of Power: A Symbol of Strength and Solidarity" In the midst of the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City

Background imageFist Collection: William Tell Cleveland Will Not Bow to the Hat, from Puck, published May 16, 1883

William Tell Cleveland Will Not Bow to the Hat, from Puck, published May 16, 1883. Creator: Bernard Gillam
William Tell Cleveland Will Not Bow to the Hat, from Puck, published May 16, 1883

Background imageFist Collection: Academic Male Nude Leaning on Platform, n.d. Creator: Barend Cornelis Koekkoek

Academic Male Nude Leaning on Platform, n.d. Creator: Barend Cornelis Koekkoek
Academic Male Nude Leaning on Platform, n.d

Background imageFist Collection: Study of Hands, c. 1858. Creator: Charles Lucy

Study of Hands, c. 1858. Creator: Charles Lucy
Study of Hands, c. 1858

Background imageFist Collection: 1988 Italian GP

1988 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 11: Gerhard Berger, Ferrari F187/88C, leads teammate Michele Alboreto across the finish line as he takes the chequered flag to lead a Ferrari 1-2 just

Background imageFist Collection: 2006 German GP

2006 German GP
HOCKENHEIMRING, GERMANY - JULY 30: Michael Schumacher and Felipe Massa, Ferrari 248 F1, celebrate a Ferrari 1-2 as they pass their team on the pitwall during the German GP at Hockenheimring on Sunday

Background imageFist Collection: 2003 Japanese GP

2003 Japanese GP
SUZUKA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 12: Rubens Barrichello, Ferrari F2003-GA, celebrates victory with the Ferrari team during the Japanese GP at Suzuka on October 12, 2003 in Suzuka, Japan

Background imageFist Collection: 2004 Australian GP

2004 Australian GP
MELBOURNE GRAND PRIX CIRCUIT, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 07: Fernando Alonso, Renault R24, is given a guard of honour by the Renault

Background imageFist Collection: Sport Boxer 2

Sport Boxer 2
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageFist Collection: Sport Boxer 1

Sport Boxer 1
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageFist Collection: Ceremonial mask-Nunivak, c1929. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Ceremonial mask-Nunivak, c1929. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Ceremonial mask-Nunivak, c1929

Background imageFist Collection: 2003 Austrian GP

2003 Austrian GP
RED BULL RING, AUSTRIA - MAY 18: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F2003-GA, celebrating victory with the Ferrari team at the end of the race as he crosses the finish line during the Austrian GP at Red

Background imageFist Collection: 2003 Canadian GP

2003 Canadian GP
CIRCUIT GILLES-VILLENEUVE, CANADA - JUNE 15: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F2003-GA, leading Ralf Schumacher, Williams FW25 BMW, Juan Pablo Montoya, Williams FW25 BMW, and Fernando Alonso, Renault R23

Background imageFist Collection: 2003 European GP

2003 European GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - JUNE 29: Ralf Schumacher, Williams FW25 BMW, celebrates victory as he crosses the finish line with his team during the European GP at Nurburgring on June 29

Background imageFist Collection: 2004 Spanish GP

2004 Spanish GP
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - MAY 09: Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F2004, celebrating victory during the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on May 09

Background imageFist Collection: British wrestler Martin Ruane, more commonly known as Giant Haystacks. 15th June 1981

British wrestler Martin Ruane, more commonly known as Giant Haystacks. 15th June 1981

Background imageFist Collection: The fist of George Foreman pictured for an article during the run up to The Rumble in

The fist of George Foreman pictured for an article during the run up to The Rumble in the Jungle World Heavyweight title fight in Kinshasa, Zaire. 24th October 1974

Background imageFist Collection: The Interior of the Fives Court - from engraving

The Interior of the Fives Court - from engraving
3786246 The Interior of the Fives Court - from engraving; (add.info.: The Interior of the Fives Court - from engraving by C. Turner after painting by T. Blake)

Background imageFist Collection: Johnny Walker - from engraving by Geo. Hunt

Johnny Walker - from engraving by Geo. Hunt
3786254 Johnny Walker - from engraving by Geo. Hunt; (add.info.: Johnny Walker - from engraving by Geo. Hunt after painting by A.S.Henning)

Background imageFist Collection: Big Jab

Big Jab
m salim bhayangkara

Background imageFist Collection: Petty Officer Matthew Curran, Irish boxer

Petty Officer Matthew Curran, Irish boxer
Petty Officer Matthew Curran (1882-1938), nicknamed Nutty Curran, Irish heavyweight boxer. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageFist Collection: Roman boxing scene and three types of Cestus

Roman boxing scene and three types of Cestus

Background imageFist Collection: Tiger Smith (James Addis), British heavyweight boxer

Tiger Smith (James Addis), British heavyweight boxer
Tiger Smith (James Addis) (1875-1931), British heavyweight boxer from Merthyr Tydfil. Addis fought James Gunner Moir for the Heavyweight Championship of England in February 1907

Background imageFist Collection: Heat Miser

Heat Miser
Steve Augulis

Background imageFist Collection: The fist of Muhammad Ali pictured for an article during the run up to The Rumble in

The fist of Muhammad Ali pictured for an article during the run up to The Rumble in the Jungle World Heavyweight title fight in Kinshasa, Zaire. 24th October 1974

Background imageFist Collection: Frowning Man With Dress Shirt Open At The Collar, Tie & Unbuttoned Vest Sitting At Desk

Frowning Man With Dress Shirt Open At The Collar, Tie & Unbuttoned Vest Sitting At Desk
UNITED STATES - Circa 1930s: Frowning Man With Dress Shirt Open At The Collar, Tie & Unbuttoned Vest Sitting At Desk Full Of Documents With His Fist Supporting Supporting His Head

Background imageFist Collection: Burning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher, 1901. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II

Burning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher, 1901. Creator: Richard Caton Woodville II
Burning the Farm of a Treacherous Burgher, 1901. During Peace talks of February 1901, Kitchner declared he would stop his troops burning farms if Louis Botha instructed the Boers to stop using them

Background imageFist Collection: Edward Carson making a speech, 1912, (1935). Creator: Unknown

Edward Carson making a speech, 1912, (1935). Creator: Unknown
Edward Carson making a speech, 1912, (1935). Sir Edward Carson was the powerful leader of the Ulstermen who did not want a separate Government

Background imageFist Collection: Comment! encore une caricature sur nous.. 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier

Comment! encore une caricature sur nous.. 1844. Creator: Honore Daumier
Comment! encore une caricature sur nous.. 1844. Comment! encore une caricature sur nous, ce matin, dans le Charivari!...ah! jour de ma vie! J'espere bien que cette fois c'est la derniere

Background imageFist Collection: Incense-Atsina, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Incense-Atsina, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Incense-Atsina, c1908. Four Atsina men, each wrapped in a blanket, seated on ground, one with arm and fist raised skyward, one holding a wing

Background imageFist Collection: Gladiator DP071489

Gladiator DP071489
Borghese Gladiator, Whitby Abbey, Whitby, Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Detail of the Gladiator sculpture at Whitby Abbey, silhouetted against the sun

Background imageFist Collection: People affected by the September 19, 2017 earthquake hold up their hands as they take

People affected by the September 19, 2017 earthquake hold up their hands as they take part in a march to mark the six-month anniversary of the quake in Mexico City, Mexico March 19, 2018

Background imageFist Collection: Hands of devotees are pictured as they pull the chariot of God Bhairab during the Biska

Hands of devotees are pictured as they pull the chariot of God Bhairab during the Biska Festival also known as Bisket Festival in Bhaktapur, Nepal April 10, 2018. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Background imageFist Collection: Ulysses preparing to fight with Irus

Ulysses preparing to fight with Irus. From "Stories From Homer" by the Rev. Alfred J. Church, M.A.; illustrations from designs by John Flaxman

Background imageFist Collection: Reminder

Reminder
Gabriella Roberg

Background imageFist Collection: Feminist Fist

Feminist Fist
Raissa Oltmanns

Background imageFist Collection: punch

punch
engin akyurt

Background imageFist Collection: Fisticuffs

Fisticuffs
An advertisement illustration showing two smartly dressed men engaged in a fist fight, two women look on in fright. Date: circa 1939

Background imageFist Collection: Caricature illustration of bedroom scene, by G E Studdy

Caricature illustration of bedroom scene, by G E Studdy, with person being woken by alarm clock, steam, and fist banging a pan

Background imageFist Collection: Only A Penny, Don't be afraid to hit! - fairground scene

Only A Penny, Don't be afraid to hit! - fairground scene
Only A Penny, Don't be afraid to hit! - strength test at fairground Date: 1879

Background imageFist Collection: Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Una ayuda y otra

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Una ayuda y otra (One help and another). Engraving by Ramon Puyol about the international help belonging to the fist series of Drawings of the Civil War. Litography

Background imageFist Collection: Clement Attlee and General Jose Miaja give the Socialist Sal

Clement Attlee and General Jose Miaja give the Socialist Sal
Photograph showing Clement Attlee (left), General Jose Miaja (centre with glasses) and Giner de Los Rios giving the Socialist clenched-fist salute from balcony of a government building in Madrid

Background imageFist Collection: Children, dressed in Communist jumpers and with toy rifles, marching through the streets of Madrid

Children, dressed in Communist jumpers and with toy rifles, marching through the streets of Madrid during the Spanish Civil War, 1936

Background imageFist Collection: The Crew of the Miguel de Cervantes give the Socialist sal

The Crew of the Miguel de Cervantes give the Socialist sal
Photograph showing the stern of the Republican cruiser Miguel de Cervantes, with the crew giving the Socialist clenched-fist salute, 1936

Background imageFist Collection: Couple jogging in park, smiling

Couple jogging in park, smiling
1984, Two People, Adults Only, Young Adult, Young Women, Mid Adult, Mid Adult Men, Caucasian Appearance, Outdoors, Day, Horizontal, Colour, Photography, Front View, Full Length, Sportswear, Running

Background imageFist Collection: Life drawing of a bearded man (chalk on paper)

Life drawing of a bearded man (chalk on paper)
5648383 Life drawing of a bearded man (chalk on paper) by Valette, Adolphe (1876-1942); 63.5x46.5 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: A study of a nude male standing in profile to the left)

Background imageFist Collection: Training

Training
Rawisyah Aditya

Background imageFist Collection: The lady boxer

The lady boxer
Rawisyah Aditya




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"Fists of Power: A Symbol of Strength and Solidarity" In the midst of the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, American runners Tommie Smith and John Carlos made a bold statement during the medal ceremonies. With clenched fists raised high in the air, they showed the Black Power salute, demanding racial equality and justice. Australian Peter Norman stood beside them wearing an OPHR badge, showing his solidarity with their cause. Fast forward to 1964 when The Beatles visited boxer Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) at his training camp in Miami Beach. In a playful moment captured on camera, The Fab Four clowned around with Clay before his heavyweight championship fight against Sonny Liston. Across continents and time periods, fists have been used as powerful symbols. In North Korea's Wonsan City, a propaganda poster highlights a clenched fist representing unity and strength. Similarly, the Royal Armoured Corps badge showcases a fist symbolizing courage and determination. The world of sports has also witnessed iconic moments involving fists. From the historic Battle Between Cribb and Molineaux in 1811 to modern-day wrestling matches featuring legends like Big Daddy and Martin Ruane, these athletes showcased their physical prowess through their mighty punches. Fists have even found their way into popular culture. A man sporting dollar sign rings in a New York City jewelry shop exemplifies how this gesture can represent wealth or materialism. Looking back at boxing history reveals legendary figures like John L. Sullivan who dominated the sport with his formidable fists during America's Gilded Age. Even computer artwork captures the intensity behind a clenched fist - its power frozen in time for all to see. Lastly, North Korea's stamp poster proudly displays yet another representation of unity through clenched fists - reminding us that this symbol transcends borders. Whether it be fighting for social justice or showcasing athletic prowess, these various instances remind us that sometimes actions speak louder than words.