An LCM unloads infantry onto Lake Ponchatrain beach during demonstration in New Orleans in July 1944
Gift in memory of Andres N. Horcasitas, from the Collection of The National WWII Museum
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An LCM [Landing Craft, Mechanized] with its ramp down on the beach of Lake Ponchatrain unloads two squads of infantry and a ton truck (jeep) during demonstration at Higgins Industries event. New Orleans, Louisiana. 23 July 1944
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Items from the 10,000th Higgins Boat event in New Orleans as experienced by Andres N. Horcasitas, Honorary Guest from Mexico as a Representative of the Minister of the Interior.
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New Orleans
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29.950
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-90.067
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Landing craft--American--Louisiana
Soldiers--American--Louisiana
Jeep automobiles--American--Louisiana
Military training--Louisiana