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Joe Lewis 1914 - 1977

Joe Lewis of Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama was born on May 6, 1914, and died at age 62 years old in January 1977.
Joe Lewis
Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama 35204
May 6, 1914
January 1977
Male
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Joe Lewis' History: 1914 - 1977

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  • 05/6
    1914

    Birthday

    May 6, 1914
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Negro, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    United States
  • Early Life & Education

    Grammar School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 34017486 Enlisted: March 6, 1941 in Ft Mcclellan Alabama Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men)
  • Professional Career

    Plumbers, Gas Fitters, And Steam Fitters
  • 01/dd
    1977

    Death

    January 1977
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1914, in the year that Joe Lewis was born, in only his second big-screen appearance, Charlie Chaplin played the Little Tramp, his most famous character. The silent film was made in January and released the following year. Of the character, Chaplin said: "On the way to the wardrobe I thought I would dress in baggy pants, big shoes, a cane and a derby hat. I wanted everything a contradiction: the pants baggy, the coat tight, the hat small and the shoes large." The moustache was added to age his 24-year-old face without masking his expressions.
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In 1942, at the age of 28 years old, Joe was alive when due to World War II, automobile production in the United States was stopped on February 1st. A tire rationing program had begun the month before. Detroit - the main hub of car manufacturing - was ordered to free up assembly lines for military production. The president of the Automobile Manufacturers Association said “The automotive industry is in this war all the way". Some dealerships had to close and others expanded their repair shops. The used car market boomed (as did a black market in used cars).
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