World War II

Let's look at some more things you might not even know were invented by Louisianians.

An earthquake shook the densely populated New York City metropolitan area Friday morning.

"Voices from the Front" at the Louisiana World War II Museum brings veterans to life, allowing visitors to converse with people who lived through the war.

The iconic battleship in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is on the move.

He'll be buried in St. Landry Parish in May.

So when I saw this news story I just knew I had to share it with everyone! The nation’s oldest living World War II veteran, Lawrence Brooks, has turned another year older. Not only is Lawrence Brooks 112 but he is a Louisiana native.

The oldest-known living World War II veteran calls New Orleans home and was recently featured on 'CBS This Morning'. The story details how the 111-year-old took advantage of a birthday phone call from Governor Edwards in order to get his leaky-roof fixed.

Justin Timberlake praised the video on his social media saying, “This just made my day."