Today in New Orleans History

March

1875 - The State of Louisiana buys the St. Louis Hotel in New Orleans for $250,000 to serve as the State Capitol.  Source: http://www.sos.louisiana.gov/museums/OSC/month/day-mar.htm
 
March 1, 1967 - Clay Shaw is Arrested
On March 1, 1967, New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison arrested businessman Clay Lavergne Shaw on the charge of conspiracy to assassinate President John F. Kennedy. Precisely two years later, Shaw was acquitted. Clay Shaw is the only individual ever prosecuted for conspiracy to assassinate JFK. For testimony from the historic Shaw trial, along with other resources see http://www.jfk-online.com/chron.html
 
March 1, 1967 - Clay Shaw is Arrested 

1909

 

Fischer's Brass Band, military ragtime band. Holding a large banner that reads: Big 50 Carnival Club, Organized March 1?, 1909. Gretna, La. Large group of club members, in black face, standing in back of the band.

Photo: http://louisdl.louislibraries.org/u?/JAZ,2720

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