Alexandria rallied behind our beloved Jewish community this year as funds were raised to build a Holocaust Memorial; the recent dedication was a moving ceremony attended by hundreds from many faiths and backgrounds. Rabbi Arnold Task was a leader in the teamwork leading to this dedication. We thank him. View
KALB news coverage.
Alexandria and Louisiana played a significant role during World War II as hundreds of thousands of troops trained and participated in the
Louisiana Maneuvers as those who would lead the war effort practiced strategies which would lead to the defeat of the Nazis and freeing those held in concentration camps. The majestic Hotel Bentley, built in 1908, hosted these and other leaders; this grand hotel will be reopened in the coming year.
A plaque will be installed at the site describing "Our Louisiana Connection". It will read:
"Plans for the D-Day Invasion in World War II were developed by Generals Dwight Eisenhower, Omar Bradley and George Patton. Preparations for the invasion involved six camps located in central Louisiana. This work resulted in the eventual defeat of the Nazi regime of Germany and the liberating of the concentration camps."
View historic videos of the ceremony:
Video 1 (9:01),
Video 2 (8:23),
Video 3 (4:15)
