In 1943, a Mexican artist in New Orleans sculpted a statue of a Woman Reservist (United States Marine Corps) named Molly Marine. Displayed on Canal Street, she can still be found in the city today.
The crew of a German U-Boat became prisoners in a North Louisiana prisoner of war camp, held in secret to protect Allied intelligence.
When the United States entered World War II, it also declared total war on New Orleans most sinful reputation.
Claudia Baumgarten brings literary trailblazer Dorothy Parker to life in this quick-witted one-woman show.
Claudia Baumgarten brings literary trailblazer Dorothy Parker to life in this quick-witted one-woman show.
Our War Too: Women in Service is a groundbreaking special exhibit honoring the nearly 350,000 American women who answered the call to serve their country during World War II.