The U.S. Army took advantage of Joe Louis's boxing reputation in its recruiting and public relations efforts. His pro-America, pro-military stance on World War II contributed to the enlistment of African American soldiers and to the ultimate desegregation of the U.S. armed services.
Joe Louis War Poster
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Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration
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