Henry draws the WACs

Morning Register Des Moines, lows U Henry Draws the WACs As did Sergt. Joe Louis in his recent refereeing stint in Des Moines, Henry Armstrong, former holder of three world ring crowns, drew a host of Negro WAC admirers in a visit to the Fort Des Moines army post. Armstrong makes another hid on his comeback trail here at the Coliseum tonight against Jackie Byrd, Blythevllle, Ark., puncher.

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Title: Henry draws the WACs
Contributor: State Historical Society of Iowa (Iowa City)
Publisher: Morning Register (Des Moines, Iowa)
Description: Image of Sergt. Joe Louis and African American WACs accompanies article.
Notes: Caption reads: As did Sergt. Joe Louis in his recent refereeing stint in Des Moines, Henry Armstrong, former holder of three world ring crowns, drew a host of Negro WAC admirers in a visit to the Fort Des Moines army post. Armstrong makes another bid on his comeback trail here at the Coliseum tonight against Jackie Byrd, Blythevllle, Ark., puncher.
Subjects (Local): Topics: Women's military activity
World War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, African American.
Subject: Time: 1940-1950
Subject: Place: United States -- Iowa -- Polk County -- Fort Des Moines
Physical Description: 1 clipping : b&w
14 x 10 cm.
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Contact Information: E-mail inquiries for the State Historical Society of Iowa should be directed to history.research@iowa.gov or library.st@uiowa.ed
File name: 1944-02-29-02.jpg
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