Description: DETAILS: Original first edition US Army World War II poster. Circa 1944. Double sided. Front features Joe Louis in military uniform with the caption: Joe Louis Says "We'll Win 'Cause We're On God's Side". Verso has photo of the 92nd Infantry Division. This poster was issued in two separate printings. The first was printed on standard newsprint and distributed primarily within African American communities. The later and more common printing is a bi-color lithograph on white paper that was distributed throughout the entire United States. Rare example of a US Army poster displaying African Americans positively - despite the fact that all branches of the military were still racially segregated at the time. Measures 10 x 13 inches. Scarce. CONDITION: Original first edition US Army Joe Louis poster. Double sided. Left side of poster has wear which is visible in the images provided. Please see description and gallery images for further details.Joseph Louis Barrow (1914 – 1981) was an American professional boxer who competed from 1934 to 1951. Nicknamed "the Brown Bomber", Louis is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential boxers of all time. He reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1937 until his temporary retirement in 1949. He was victorious in 25 consecutive title defenses, a record for all weight classes. Louis had the longest single reign as champion of any boxer in history. Aside from his athletic accomplishments, Louis was also a respected leader within the African American community. He volunteered for military service in 1942. Realizing Louis's potential for raising esprit de corps among the troops, the United States Army used his images for military recruitment purposes within the African American community. Oxxbridge Galleries Established 1987African Americana & Civil War Oxxbridge Galleries was founded in 1987 and specializes in vintage paper items. We carry a large selection of original American Civil War & African Americana items. We invite everyone to visit our ebay store to see our entire inventory. Add us to your Favorites list Visit Our eBay Store: Oxxbridge Galleries
Price: 599 USD
Location: Allendale, New Jersey
End Time: 2025-01-21T18:35:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7.9 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Player: Joe Louis
Sport: Boxing
Year: 1944
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Region of Origin: United States
Theme: Buffalo Soldiers
Value 1: Propaganda Poster
Value 2: Black Soldiers
Value 3: Black Civil Rights
Value 4: Black Civil Rights
Value 5: World Boxing Champion
Value 6: US Army
Value 7: African American Hero
