Jack Johnson — PICS

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May 24, 2018 3:51PM EDT

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Trump Boxer Pardon – 06 Nov 2007

Trump Boxer Pardon – 06 Nov 2007 — FILE – This undated photo shows boxer Jack Johnson. President Donald Trump says he’s considering “a Full Pardon!” for boxing’s first black heavyweight champion more than 100 years after Jack Johnson was convicted by all-white jury of “immorality” for one of his relationships. Trump tweets that the actor Sylvester Stallone called him to share Johnson’s story. Trump says Johnson’s “trials and tribulations were great, his life complex and controversial.” The president adds: “Others have looked at this over the years, most thought it would be done, but yes, I am considering a Full Pardon
Trump Boxer Pardon – 06 Nov 2007

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Jack Johnson, USA

Jack Johnson, USA — Boxer Jack Johnson is shown signing contracts in this undated photo
Jack Johnson, USA

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Boxing Jack Johnson, USA

Boxing Jack Johnson, USA — The former boxer American Heavyweight boxer Jack Johnson in an undated photo
Boxing Jack Johnson, USA

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JACK JOHNSON, NEW YORK, USA

JACK JOHNSON, NEW YORK, USA — Boxer Jack Johnson is shown working out in New York City in 1932 at the age of 54
JACK JOHNSON, NEW YORK, USA

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HEAVYWEIGHT JACK JOHNSON, NEW YORK, USA

HEAVYWEIGHT JACK JOHNSON, NEW YORK, USA — Boxer Jack Johnson, the first black world heavyweight champion, is shown posing in New York City in 1932 at the age of 54
HEAVYWEIGHT JACK JOHNSON, NEW YORK, USA

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Historical Collection 178

Historical Collection 178 — Jack Johnson (1878-1946) American Boxer and First African American Heavyweight Boxing Champion Pictured with His First Wife Etta Terry Duryea Who He Had Married in January 1911 A Brooklyn Socialite and Former Wife of Businessman Charles Duryea She Met Johnson at A Car Race in 1909 Their Romantic Involvement Was Allegedly Very Turbulent Beaten Many Times by Johnson and Suffering From Severe Depression She Committed Suicide in September 1912 Shooting Herself with A Revolver the Tatler Reported On the Story Calling It A ‘Tragedy in Black and White’ 1912
Historical Collection 178

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