History
World War I
During World War I (1914–1918), Louisiana underwent fundamental changes to its society, culture, and economy.
Southeast Louisiana (Florida Parishes)
Southeast Louisiana (Florida Parishes) Index
8.11 d. World War I
During World War I, the federal government expanded its power and reach, while social and cultural movements transformed the world in which most Americans, including Louisianans, lived.
8.14 k. World War II
The Second World War allowed for economic growth and increased opportunities for women and African Americans in Louisiana.
Government, Politics & Law
World War II
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.
Business & Industry
World War II Industrialization in Louisiana
The United States’ entry into World War II spurred Louisiana’s recovery from the economic doldrums of the Great Depression.
Literature
Yusef Komunyakaa
With more than ten published volumes of poetry, Yusef Komunyakaa is a widely celebrated and anthologized poet.
Government, Politics & Law
Zachary Taylor
President Zachary Taylor, a shrewd businessman and land speculator, owned a plantation near Baton Rouge that he called home after the 1820s.
Architecture
Zemurray Lodge and Gardens
This large, rambling house began as a one-and-half-story frame structure built as a retreat by lawyer, planter, and entrepreneur Alfred Hennen in 1829.
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