On the recordApril 12, 1981
But Joe Louis was more than a sports legend—his career was an indictment of racial bigotry and a source of pride and inspiration to millions of white and black people around the world.
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presidency.ucsb.eduRonald Reagan: “But Joe Louis was more than a sports legend—his career was an indictment of racial bigotry and a source of pride and…”
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Statement on the Death of Former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Joe Louis
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