America 250

SHREVEPORT, La. - As we approach the 250th anniversary of America, KTBS 3/KPXJ CW 21 continues to celebrate this history of our nation.

During World War II, New Orleans based Higgins Industries built over 20,000 amphibious landing crafts known as Higgins Boats helping allied forces land on beaches across Europe and the Pacific. General Dwight D. Eisenhower said Higgins was the man who won the war for us.

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Thanks to Ian House, a junior at Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport, for shining a light on this important development in ArkLaTex history.