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ON THIS DAY: In 1974, Muhammad Ali faces George Foreman in Zaire for the Rumble in the Jungle.
Check out this newly digitized pre-fight footage thanks to the Recordings at Risk program!
*The items are part of our Permanent Collection. We do not hold copyright to these works.
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ON THIS DAY 🗓️
October 29, 1960, Muhammad Ali (then Cassius Clay) defeats Tunney Hunsaker in his first professional fight! 🥊
The fight took place in Louisville, Ky. and proceeds went to Kosair Children's Hospital.
News clipping donated by Philip Faversham
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Dolores Huerta, a civil rights icon and Ali Center Daughter of Greatness, has died at the age of 96. Huerta spent her life improving working conditions for farmworkers, founding the United Farm Workers union in 1962.
Our hearts go out to her family, friends and supporters.
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On Tuesday night, New York City hosted a premiere event with the cast and crew of @PrimeVideo's "The Greatest. Check out some of the photos from the night's event here, featuring our Co-Founder and CEO, @RealLonnieAli.
Catch the series on Prime Video on November 4.
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"I wanted to use my fame and this face that everyone knows so well to help uplift and inspire people around the world." - Muhammad Ali
📷: Stanley Weston
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After being suspended and stripped of his heavyweight title three years earlier, Muhammad Ali made his triumphant return to boxing on Oct. 26, 1970 in a faceoff against Jerry Quarry.
Check out this program from our Digital Museum! alicenter.org/digitalmuseum
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Muhammad Ali taught us greatness is in how we uplift those around us. The Muhammad Ali Index is a pioneering research study to track compassion across America.
Sign the Ali Compassion Pledge and become a champion of compassion. aliindex.org/pledge
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ON THIS DAY 🗓️
October 24, 1979 Muhammad Ali appears on the Diff’rent Strokes episode entitled Arnold’s Hero 🥊
🎥: NBC
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ON THIS DAY: LIFE Magazine features Muhammad Ali on the cover featuring Ali's return to boxing after a three-year ban for his conscientious objection to the Vietnam War.
This photo was taken by renowned photographer Gordon Parks.
📷: The Gordon Parks Foundation
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Franziska Trautmann started the organization Glass Half Full in New Orleans to recycle glass into sand for coastal restoration and cullet for the manufacturing of new bottles. The team has restored thousands of meters of coastline and counting.
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"I sought the advice and cooperation from all those around me... but not permission." - Muhammad Ali
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Steve and Amy Trager dedicate their lives to improving opportunities for others and strengthening the Louisville community. Their shared commitment to service, education, and philanthropy has touched countless lives across the region.
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Happy Kentucky Day! 💙
On this day we recognize the commonwealth of KY, Muhammad's home and the home of the Muhammad Ali Center, and its many amazing cultures and traditions.
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Discover the man who became the legend. THE GREATEST is an 8-episode event starring Jaalen Best as Muhammad Ali, arriving November 4 on @PrimeVideo.
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ON THIS DAY 📆
October 17, 1971
Muhammad Ali recites his poem on the Attica Prison massacre while appearing on the Michael Parkinson show.
📽️ : uktv
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Read @SInow's recent interview with our Co-Founder, President and CEO @RealLonnieAli on her receiving @PBR Be Cowboy award and how Muhammad's courage and compassion embodies the cowboy spirit.
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📷: Andre Silva / Dustin Vogt
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"I am the Greatest!"
Watch the official trailer for THE GREATEST, an 8-episode event starring Jaalen Best as Muhammad Ali, from executive producers Ben Watkins, @michaelb4jordan and Shawn Carter. Arriving November 4 on @PrimeVideo.
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"Don't count the days, make the days count!"
It's National Dessert Day, be sure to treat yourself just like Muhammad Ali and his daughter Hana Ali in this great photo!
📷: Courier-Journal
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Let's bring home a win for our amazing @Rose_Awards finalist! 🧡🌹
Victoria Carrier, our Director of Special Events, has been nominated as a Rising Star for her amazing work organizing the special events hosted within our museum space.
louisvilleroseawards.com/ris…
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Sneha Revanur is the founder and president of @EncodeAction, an international organization that mobilizes youth for safer and more equitable artificial intelligence, advocating for regulation and the inclusion of youth on AI oversight and advisory boards.
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