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October 21, 1952
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Former boxing champion Joe Louis, switching from Republican to Democrat, endorses Adlai Stevenson for president and plans campaign speeches in California, New York, and Michigan, criticizing Eisenhower's strategy. (148 characters)
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Joe Louis Will Speak For Adlai
SPRINGFIELD-(INS)- Former heavyweight king Joe Louis Monday called on Gov. Adlai Stevenson and said he will campaign for the Democratic presidential candidate in California, New York and Michigan.
Louis, who described himself as a life-long Republican, said he had switched to the Democrats because they "are working on a program to fit all groups of people."
The one time boxing champion charged that Gen. Eisenhower, the Republican candidate, is "conducting two campaigns-one for the South and one for the north."
On the other hand, he says, Stevenson "talks sense" and predicted that "the American Negro is going to go big for him."
Louis said he will speak in California on October 23, join Stevenson at a rally in Harlem on October 27 and attend a rally in Detroit on October 30. He said he did not know yet the site of the California appearance.
SPRINGFIELD-(INS)- Former heavyweight king Joe Louis Monday called on Gov. Adlai Stevenson and said he will campaign for the Democratic presidential candidate in California, New York and Michigan.
Louis, who described himself as a life-long Republican, said he had switched to the Democrats because they "are working on a program to fit all groups of people."
The one time boxing champion charged that Gen. Eisenhower, the Republican candidate, is "conducting two campaigns-one for the South and one for the north."
On the other hand, he says, Stevenson "talks sense" and predicted that "the American Negro is going to go big for him."
Louis said he will speak in California on October 23, join Stevenson at a rally in Harlem on October 27 and attend a rally in Detroit on October 30. He said he did not know yet the site of the California appearance.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Joe Louis Endorsement
Adlai Stevenson
Party Switch
Democratic Campaign
Eisenhower Criticism
What entities or persons were involved?
Joe Louis
Adlai Stevenson
Gen. Eisenhower
Where did it happen?
Springfield, California, New York, Michigan
Story Details
Key Persons
Joe Louis
Adlai Stevenson
Gen. Eisenhower
Location
Springfield, California, New York, Michigan
Event Date
October 1952
Story Details
Former heavyweight champion Joe Louis, a lifelong Republican, switches to Democrats and endorses Adlai Stevenson for president, criticizing Eisenhower's dual campaigns and praising Stevenson's inclusive program. Louis plans to speak in California on October 23, Harlem on October 27, and Detroit on October 30.