During the war, Joe Louis put his career on hold to join the U.S. Army. He actively participated in promoting war bonds and toured to boost troop morale. His famous speech, "We're all in this ...

Joe Louis, in the far right corner ... Louis enlisted in the Army in 1942 and fought close to 100 exhibitions before some two million servicemen. After the war, he knocked out Conn again ...

The New York Daily News, June 23, 1938. When Joe Louis defeated Max Schmeling in a 1938 rematch, the nation celebrated -- and one of the biggest parties was in Harlem. In the famous New York ...

Joe Louis was the heavyweight champion from ... Louis enlisted in the Army in 1942 and fought close to 100 exhibitions before some two million servicemen. After the war, he knocked out Conn ...