John Ackerman was awarded a plaque as part of the annexation 75th anniversary celebration in Palmer Park. Ackerman won the award for performing the most outstanding service for Carrollton in 1948.

ID: 2550 ~ Source: Courtesy of the Times-Picayune. ~ Date: April 4, 1949.

This file appears in: The World War II and Carrollton Centennial Monument in Palmer Park

John Ackerman was awarded a plaque as part of the annexation 75th anniversary celebration in Palmer Park. Ackerman won the award for performing the most outstanding service for Carrollton in 1948.

This file appears in: The World War II and Carrollton Centennial Monument in Palmer Park

The World War II and Carrollton Centennial Monument in Palmer Park

Palmer Park was a site for several of the city's World War II neighborhood bond shows. A show in June 1944 featuring speeches by wounded veterans, a parade, and music raised over $123,000 dollars. Residents throughout the city bought over 20…