Summary To coincide with the publication of her new book, we are delighted to have Melissa Amateis join is via Zoom to talk about her writing career and of course the history of her state in WWII. She will also talk about the famous Nebraska son Andrew Higgins, who manufactured the LCVP at his plant in New Orleans. General Dwight Eisenhower is quoted as saying, "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. The whole strategy of the war would have been different." From the book - The fight against the Axis required sacrifice and dedication, and Nebraskans proudly answered the call. Three ordnance plants and two naval munitions depots brought employment and economic opportunities but also housing shortages and racial disturbances. The U.S. Army Air Corps established eleven air bases in the State, leading to community engagement through USOs and war bond drives. In central Nebraska, the North Platte Canteen welcomed thousands of service members en route to war on troop trains. Henry Doorly's successful scrap campaign became a model for a nationwide operation. Local farmers fed the nation and K-9 war dogs trained at Fort Robinson.

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