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| 1 | 1785 | - 19 Oct 1785—17 Dec 1785: La Caroline Sailed
"The La Caroline was a 200 ton ship under the command of Captain Nicolas Baudin. It left France on October 19, 1785 and made the crossing in 64 days. After the 28 families (80 people) were let off, the ship took on a load of wood and headed back to Nantes.
While in New Orleans, the group had 3 births, 2 marriages, and 5 additional adults. There was also 1 death and 1 person deserted. From this group, 6 families went to the Galveztown area, and 18 families went to the Lafourche area. " - Source: AcadiansInGray https://freepages.rootsweb.com/~acadiancajun/genealogy/ship7
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| 2 | 1803 | - 1803: Louisiana Purchase
"Louisiana is purchased from Napoleon I by the United States for $15,000,000" -Source: Louisiana.gov
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| 3 | 1812 | - 1812: Louisiana Becomes a US State
"Louisiana is admitted to the Union." - Source: Louisiana.gov
- 18 Jun 1812—17 Feb 1815: War of 1812
War of 1812, (June 18, 1812–February 17, 1815), conflict fought between the United States and Great Britain over British violations of U.S. maritime rights.
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| 4 | 1828 | - 28 Oct 1828: Great Depression Starts
On this day, Black Friday, the stock market crashed and the Great Depression began.
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| 5 | 1861 | - 26 Jan 1861: Louisiana Suceded from the Union
During the Civil War, Louisiana seceded from the Union in January 1861, sent thousands of soldiers to fight for the Confederacy, and saw Union invasion and occupation, ultimately leading to the emancipation of enslaved people and a period of Reconstruction.
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| 6 | 1868 | - 1868: Louisiana Re-admitted to the Union
Louisiana Re-admitted to the Union
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| 7 | 1914 | - 1914—1918: WWI
World War I
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| 8 | 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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| 9 | 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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| 10 | 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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1784 - 1857 (73 years)