Madison Latiolais - Distinction Presentation

4/11/2019 6:00 PM to 4/11/2019 7:00 PM

Passing through the Waters: The Mississippi River Flood of 1927 in Acadiana

The Mississippi Valley Flood Disaster of 1927 is one of the greatest natural disasters in American history. The murky waters of the Mississippi River and its tributaries overran their banks in the spring of 1927, flooding ten states. The distinctive Louisiana region of Acadiana was particularly devastated. In this area accustomed to flooding, the unprecedented floodwaters caused 100,000 residents to flee their homes. Hundreds drowned. "Passing through the Waters" investigates this unparalleled natural disaster and its economic and social ramifications, including the poverty, disease, and racial tensions left in the water's wake.

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