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New orleans, originally a timber magnet who had an idea and design for shallow draft boats used to navigate the swamps and bayous of louisiana. he was certain his swamp boats could play a critical role in the war. the navy don't know a thing about small boats he insisted. the military resisted higgins' overtures. in a sign of his confidence higgins purchased an entire crop of philippines mahogany. it was an inspired purchase particularly once the marines finally relented and higgins put his landing craft into production for military use. he would eventually open seven plants in new orleans, em...
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