145 mph winds turned cars
into projectiles and overwhelmed
poorly tended levees that protected
the city, located six feet below sea level.
Though an evacuation order had been issued by the New Orleans major, tens of thousands stayed behind, many with no other recourse.
80% of the city experienced massive flooding.
A full-scale rescue effort took two days to begin.
As most of those who remained were African
American, the perceived poor response of U.S.
government agencies and President George W.
Bush
brought racial inequalities in America to the surface.
Katrina led to more than 1,300 deaths,
displaced one million people, left almost a
half a million unemployed and caused up to $150
billion in damages to public and private property
Regional Sandwiches , You Need to Try in Your Lifetime.
Food website Mashed compiled a
culinary bucket list for you to consider.
These sandwiches were among their top choices.
Philly Cheesesteak, This sandwich was invented in the 1930s by two brothers,
but only consisted of meat and bread. Cocky Joe Lorenza later added provolone and the rest is history.
Philly Cheesesteak, This sandwich was invented in the 1930s by two brothers,
but only consisted of meat and bread. Cocky Joe Lorenza later added provolone and the rest is history.
Muffuletta, This sandwich was invented by Italian immigrants
in New Orleans. It usually consists of ham, salami,
mortadella, provolone, Swiss and an olive salad.
Muffuletta, This sandwich was invented by Italian immigrants
in New Orleans. It usually consists of ham, salami,
mortadella, provolone, Swiss and an olive salad.
Cubano, Cuban immigrants brought this sandwich
consisting of ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese,
pickles and yellow mustard that is grilled to perfection.
Cubano, Cuban immigrants brought this sandwich
consisting of ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese,
pickles and yellow mustard that is grilled to perfection.
French Dip, The origin of this sandwich is debatable, but it consists of roast beef, caramelized onions and cheese on a crispy baguette that's served with a side of jus. .
French Dip, The origin of this sandwich is debatable, but it consists of roast beef, caramelized onions and cheese on a crispy baguette that's served with a side of jus. .
Po' Boy, Concocted in New Orleans in 1929, sandwich
shop owners the Martin brothers fed "poor boys" left
jobless by the streetcar strike at the time. They typically consist of seafood, lettuce, tomato and remoulade. .
Po' Boy, Concocted in New Orleans in 1929, sandwich
shop owners the Martin brothers fed "poor boys" left
jobless by the streetcar strike at the time. They typically consist of seafood, lettuce, tomato and remoulade. .
Lobster Roll, There are two kinds of lobster rolls,
Maine and Connecticut style. The first incorporates mayonnaise, while the second uses butter.
Lobster Roll, There are two kinds of lobster rolls,
Maine and Connecticut style. The first incorporates mayonnaise, while the second uses butter.
Italian Beef, Made even more popular by 'The Bear,'
this Chicago staple piles thinly-sliced beef onto
French bread and is topped with sweet or hot peppers.
It's then either dunked in jus or you can get it on the side.
Italian Beef, Made even more popular by 'The Bear,'
this Chicago staple piles thinly-sliced beef onto
French bread and is topped with sweet or hot peppers.
It's then either dunked in jus or you can get it on the side
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3 Ways, Everyone Can
Celebrate Juneteenth .
Juneteenth, also known as Jubilee Day, is a holiday dedicated to celebrating Black culture, history and life. .
1. Everyone can help celebrate by joining
in local events, like street fairs and parades,
to enjoy live music and great food. .
2. No events in your area?, The community centered holiday
has always been about bringing
people together, perfect for a backyard
barbecue with family and friends. .
3. Like many holidays, Juneteenth is all about the food.
A wide variety of barbecue favorites and traditional
dishes are staples of any Jubilee Day celebration. .
Juneteenth was officially recognized as a
federal holiday on June 17, 2021.
It the first holiday to be approved since
Martin Luther King Jr. Day was declared a
federal holiday in 1983
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