Joe Louis (Barrow), "The Brown Bomber" Between 1937 and 1949, Joe Louis was boxing's "Heavyweight Champion of the World." He held that title longer, and defended it more often, than any other boxer in history.

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/644/joe-louis: accessed ), memorial page for Joe Louis (13 May 1914–12 Apr 1981), Find a Grave Memorial ID 644, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, …

Mar 1, 2024 · former heavyweight champion boxer Joe Louis Barrow, on the 25th anniversary of his death Wednesday, April 12, 2006, at the Arlington National Cemetery. Known as the ‘Brown Bomber’, Louis won 69 of 72 fights, 54 by knockout, and …

Sep 29, 2020 · The fight came about and on that night in June 1938, Joe Louis gave America hope. Again, according to the Arlington National Cemetery article, “Joe Louis represented America’s best, and he was squaring off with Schmeling, the pride of Nazi Germany.

Apr 16, 1981 · President Reagan has waived eligibility requirements to permit Joe Louis to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery Friday. Louis, who held the world heavyweight boxing championship longer...

Sep 27, 2015 · The Joe Louis internment was a major event attended by an estimated 3,500 family, dignitaries from all walks of life, and admiring fans.

Apr 22, 1981 · ARLINGTON, Va. -- Former heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis, the son of an Alabama sharecropper, was buried among the nation's heroes Tuesday at Arlington National Cemetery near the...

Mar 1, 2024 · 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. All of America mourns his loss, and we convey our sympathy to his family and friends.

Apr 21, 1981 · ARLINGTON, Va. -- Joe Louis, who held the world heavyweight boxing title longer than any other champion, was buried Tuesday at Arlington National Cemetery, capping more than a week of...

Apr 13, 2006 · ARLINGTON, Va. - With the laying of a wreath and the sound of taps, Joe Louis was remembered at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday on the 25th anniversary of the boxing great's...