28 March 1990 Posted on March 27, 2012 by Staff The Congressional Gold Medal is awarded posthumously to Jesse Owens. Famous Words of Inspiration..."He either fears his fate too much, Or his deserts are small, Who dares not put it to the touch To gain or lose it all." Marquis of Montrose — Click here for more from Marquis of Montrose Related posts: 25 March 1990 9 September 1990 13 November 1990