Andrew Jackson Higgins, the man Dwight D. Eisenhower once credited with winning World War II, was a wild and wily genius. At the New Orleans plant where his company built the boats that brought troops ...

After reading a recent story about PT-305’s return to the John E. Kushner Restoration Pavilion at the National WWII Museum, Martin Audiffred submitted a Curious Louisiana query: “Where exactly was the ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — In front of 1755 St. Charles Ave., there’s a plaque that includes the phrase, “…the man who won the war for us.” It’s a quote from President Dwight Eisenhower, who also served as ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The City of New Orleans made a massive and unique contribution to America’s World War II effort. New Orleans was home to Higgins Industries. With humble beginnings, Higgins ...

Here’s What You Need to Know: The boat’s usefulness could not be overstated. It just might be the most recognized boat of the Second World War. The Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel,... Here’s What ...

BOAT THAT SANK HITLER: Museum also honors the man who designed the ramp-fronted landing craft. A former brewery just blocks from Harrah's Casino in the Big Easy might not seem the obvious location for ...

Log-in to bookmark & organize content - it's free! National WWII Museum Education and Access Vice President Pete Crean discussed the significance of Higgins Boats and provided a brief history of the ...

Andrew Higgins is the man who won the war for us. If Higgins had not designed and built those LCVPs, we never could have landed over an open beach.” — -General Dwight Eisenhower NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — In front of 1755 St.