Paramount Pictures, Inc., Collection. 1951 - 1951. Motion Picture Newsreel Films. 10/1941 - 3/1957. PARAMOUNT NEWS [JULY 6]

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Paramount Pictures, Inc., Collection. 1951 - 1951. Motion Picture Newsreel Films. 10/1941 - 3/1957. PARAMOUNT NEWS [JULY 6]

1949

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Part 1, boxing: Joe Louis looks on as Ezzert Charles and Joe Walcott are "weighed in." Part 2, on Independence Day. An American takes down his gun, c. 1776. Fireworks light up the sky. People leave a city via automobile, plane, and train. Shows people swimming, picnicking, watching a ball game, fishing, golfing, and diving. Includes views of Niagara Falls, Independence Hall, Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, and the Statue of Liberty. Pioneers move west in covered wagons. The U. S. flag waves in a stiff breeze; Marines raise the flag during a battle.

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Louis, Joe, "Brown Bomber", 1914-1981

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Joseph Louis Barrow (May 13, 1914 – April 12, 1981), known professionally as Joe Louis, was an American professional boxer who competed from 1934 to 1951. He reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949, and is considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. Nicknamed the Brown Bomber, Louis' championship reign lasted 140 consecutive months, during which he participated in 26 championship fights. The 27th fight, against Ezzard Charles in 1950, was a challenge ...