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Extremely scarce World War II United States propaganda poster featuring world heavyweight champion boxer Joe Louis. Louis is depicted wearing a helmet and soldier's uniform and holding a gun with bayonet, reading "Pvt. Joe Louis says – 'We're going to do our part….and we'll win because we're on God's side". Published by the U.S. Government Printing Office, 1942. Unframed. 40" H x 28 1/2" W. Note: Louis was the heavyweight champion from 1937-1949 and has been described as the best heavyweight of all time. He is widely regarded as the first person of African American descent to achieve the status of a nationwide hero within the United States and was also a focal point of anti-Nazi sentiment leading up to and during World War II. Provenance: Private Johnson City, TN collection. CONDITION: Good condition, sharp edges, with excellent color. Previously folded with some separation noted along fold lines. 1â tear on bottom left edge. Foxing, toning on back. Rolling for shipment is not recommended.
