Camp Leroy Johnson, 1940s

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Black and white photo of a large group of people facing an American flag on a central flag pole in front of a partially built building. A large brass band plays in the background.

This naval ceremony commemorated the opening of Camp Leroy Johnson. The hangar is nearly completed in the background.

Courtesy of Louisiana Division/City Archives, New Orleans Public Library

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By Patrick Stephen
During WWII, Camp Leroy Johnson was used along with the New Orleans Airport by the Army and Airforce Bomber Squadron for training. Signal and Quartermaster units were trained on the post, which housed…