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When Higgins Boats Invaded New Orleans' Lakefront
On July 23, 1944, a celebration marked a milestone in production for Higgins Industries, which had just finished its 10,000th boat for delivery to the US Navy.
On July 23, 1944, a celebration marked a milestone in production for Higgins Industries, which had just finished its 10,000th boat for delivery to the US Navy.
It’s no secret that many WWII veterans returned home reticent to discuss their wartime experiences, but for members of the Ghost Army, silence was not a choice—it was a mandate.
The National WWII Museum mourns the passing of the Honorable Jacquelyn “Jackie” Brechtel Clarkson, Trustee Emerita.
The Boeing Company has pledged $1.5 million to The National WWII Museum in New Orleans to support the institution’s education and innovation programs aimed at advancing student knowledge in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math – collectively known as STEM.