1907 - 1973 (66 years)
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Date |
Event(s) |
| 1 | 1914 | - 1914—1918: WWI
World War I
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| 2 | 1941 | - 1941—1945: WWII
The United States officially entered World War II on December 8, 1941, following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
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| 3 | 1957 | - 27 Jun 1957: Hurrican Audrey
Hurricane Audrey, one of the deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history, made landfall in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, on June 27, 1957, as a Category 3 hurricane, causing a devastating storm surge and resulting in at least 400 deaths.
Here's a more detailed look at Hurricane Audrey:
Landfall:
Audrey made landfall near the mouth of the Sabine River and Cameron, Louisiana, on June 27, 1957.
Intensity:
At landfall, Audrey was a Category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 125 mph.
Storm Surge:
The storm surge, estimated at 10-12 feet, penetrated as far as 20 miles inland, causing widespread flooding and damage.
Death Toll:
At least 400 people died as a result of the storm, making it one of the deadliest hurricanes in U.S. history.
Aftermath:
Mass graves were dug in cemeteries throughout the region to bury the unidentified victims, and more than 40,000 people were left homeless.
Source: Google
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| 4 | 1969 | - 1969—1972: Vietnam War Draft
During the Vietnam War, Louisiana, like the rest of the nation, was deeply impacted by the draft, with men between 18 and 26 required to register and potentially be called for military service. "...Registrants born between January 1, 1944, and December 31, 1950" were put in the lottery.
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