Date of Award
Fall 12-2015
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A.
Degree Program
History
Major Professor
Millett, Allan
Second Advisor
Bischof, Gunter
Third Advisor
Mokhiber, James
Abstract
In the decades following World War II, the Louisiana National Guard evolved due to world, national, and local events. In response to the United States’ Cold War policies to contain Communism, the Guard expanded, professionalized, and was occasionally called to federal service. In conjunction with Cold War fears of external attack and internal subversion, a civil defense mission brought coordination between federal, state and local response agencies. Despite the lack of large scale war service or an attack on the U.S. homeland , the skills and responsibilities acquired by the Louisiana Guard during this time period resulted in an enhanced ability to respond to Louisiana’s biggest practical threat, i.e. natural disasters.
Recommended Citation
Breerwood, Rhett G., "From Containing Communism to Fighting Floods: The Louisiana Army National Guard in the Cold War, 1946-1965" (2015). University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations. 2058.
https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/2058
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