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 ...

June 25: The young phenomenon Joe Louis debuts in New York ... the U.S. enters World War II. Louis joins the U.S. Army, eventually attaining the rank of sergeant. His service consists primarily ...

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 ...