The Fight


Subject:
Photograph Collections: History , Sports , Black Resources , Photograph Collections , African American History , Boxing , Historical Timelines , History , Jewish History , Sports

Description:
Companion site to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) American Experience program about the June 1938 boxing match "between the African American heavyweight Joe Louis and his German opponent Max Schmeling." The site explores "the impact Louis's victory had on black America and its significance for Jews on both sides of the Atlantic." Includes interactive features, a timeline, photo gallery, biographies, a teacher's guide, and related resources.

Publisher:
PBS Online; WGBH

Language:
English

Source:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/fight/


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