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D17858-6
Date(s)
- 1944-06-24 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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Coast Guard Lt. Commander Jack Dempsey, former heavyweight champion of the world, affixes his signature to war bond applications as pleased autograph hunters await their turn. Commander Dempsey was in Tacoma in June, 1944, to help in a war bond drive. He made numerous appearances throughout town, including stops at Todd Pacific Shipyard, McChord & Fort Lewis, Point Defiance and at the Elks upper Broadway street dance. ALBUM 9. (TNT 6-26-44, p. 1)
Dempsey, Jack, 1895-1983; Boxers (Sports)--Tacoma--1940-1950; Autographing--Tacoma; Celebrities; War bonds & funds--Tacoma--1940-1950;