African American Soldiers in World War 2 – Joe Louis

Posted on September 13, 2013 by CHead

Newly-promoted World Heavyweight Champion, Joe Louis sews the stripes of a Technical Sergeant onto his uniform. April 10, 1942


Photo:  U. S. National Archives


		
		
												
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