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Eisenhower believed the war was won specifically thanks to the bootlegging-inspired efforts of a hard drinking New Orleans boatmaker.

Jun 7, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: Eisenhower believed the war was won specifically thanks to the bootlegging-inspired efforts of a hard drinking New Orleans boatmaker.

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