“Louisiana in World War II” presented by Dr. Susan Dollar Louisiana Sports Hall Of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History MuseumCrossroadsNatchitochesEvent Date: Saturday, February 16, 2019Join us from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., as Northwestern State University Associate Professor Dr. Susan Dollar discusses the role Louisiana played inpreparation for the United States’ entry in World War II. Dr. Dollar willshare “behind the scenes” stories from central Louisiana on how mobilizingfor the impending fight impacted its citizens.This free and public eventis held in conjunction with the current exhibit on display entitled The Pelican State Goes to War: Louisiana in World War II. Produced by The National WWII Museum, the exhibit will feature artifacts, photographs and oralhistories that highlight Louisiana’s extraordinary contribution to America’s war efforts during World War II.Image: View of lightning strike at Naval Air Station in New Orleans, 1943. From the Collection of Kenneth H. Plummer, Sr.