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Louis started running instead of drinking, smoking, and getting into fights and he got rid of his delinquent past and went on to qualify for the Olympics. this had a positive affect on him because he was able to start making friends.
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Louis raced in the Olympics and placed 8th with a final lap of 56 seconds he caught the attention of Adolf Hitler who shook his hand and said "Ah your the boy with the fast finish". this had a mostly positive affect on him because he was able to realize he wasn't the best at everything and caused him to strive to become better.
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In April of 1941 Louis Enlists in the army and earned a commission as a second lieutenant. He was deployed to the Pacific island of Funafuti as a bombardier on the Consolidated B-24 Liberator bomber named Super Man.this had a positive affect on him because it tough him brotherhood
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On 27 May 1943 Louis was shot down and only 2 other cremates survived they were adrift until 47 days later they were captured and taken to Marshall island. this had a negative affect on him because after the war it was things like this that caused him to drink
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in 1998 Louis carries the Olympic torch through a town near the site of one of the World War II prison camps where he endured brutal treatment. this had a positive affect on him because it made him learn to forgive
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Louis Zamperini is a hard working man who can do anything if he puts his mind to it