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General Claire Chennault and the Flying Tigers
During World War II General Claire Chennault led the Flying Tigers, a group of American volunteer pilots who assisted the Chinese Air Force.
During World War II General Claire Chennault led the Flying Tigers, a group of American volunteer pilots who assisted the Chinese Air Force.
During World War II, central Louisiana became the site of training maneuvers to prepare the United States Army to engage in Germany’s new blitzkrieg-style warfare.
Former Louisiana senator Oramel Simpson became the state's governor following the death of Henry Fuqua in 1926.
Like the rest of the nation, Louisiana experienced many changes during World War II. Federal spending helped boost the state’s economy and new employment opportunities proliferated.
The Second World War allowed for economic growth and increased opportunities for women and African Americans in Louisiana.
The United States’ entry into World War II spurred Louisiana’s recovery from the economic doldrums of the Great Depression.
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