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2. Andrew Higgins - Wikipedia

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   Andrew Jackson Higgins (28 August 1886 – 1 August 1952) was an American businessman and boatbuilder who founded Higgins Industries, the New Orleans–based manufacturer of "Higgins boats" (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel, or LCVPs) during World War II.

3. Andrew Jackson and the slave trade in the United States

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   In 1803 his firm built boats "for the war department in expectation of difficulty with Spain in Louisiana," [79] and in the course of the 1806–07 expedition that came to be known as the Burr conspiracy, Aaron Burr ordered five of Jackson's boats, picked up two that were ready at Clover Bottom, and set off for the south from Jackson's landing ...

4. Jackson Kayak - Wikipedia

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   Jackson Kayaks at the Teva Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado. Jackson Kayak is a producer of kayaks, founded by its namesake, Eric "EJ" Jackson.After working with Wave Sport Kayaks as a team member and as a designer, Eric Jackson and business partner Tony Lunt formed Jackson Kayak in Rock Island, Tennessee in October 2003.

5. List of U.S. military vessels named after presidents - Wikipedia

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   President Jackson-class attack transport; USS James Monroe, in commission 1963–1990. Lafayette-class ballistic missile submarine; Andrew Jackson has had three vessels named for him: The United States revenue cutter Jackson, commissioned in 1832. USS President Jackson in service 1941–1955. President Jackson-class attack transport

6. LCVP (United States) - Wikipedia

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   The landing craft, vehicle, personnel (LCVP) or Higgins boat was a landing craft used extensively by the Allied forces in amphibious landings in World War II.Typically constructed from plywood, this shallow-draft, barge-like boat could ferry a roughly platoon-sized complement of 36 men to shore at 12 knots (14 mph; 22 km/h).

7. Joshua Jackson says cruise ship medical drama “Doctor ... - AOL

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   Related: Joshua Jackson says he would not play his character on The Affair today As Max saves lives and begins to enjoy his life on the ship, Jackson found himself enjoying embarking on a new ...