LSU rededicates historic Memorial tower

American Legion National Vice Commander Cory Bates joined Baton Rouge Legion members and Louisiana dignitaries to rededicate the iconic LSU Memorial Tower during the grand opening of the new William A. Brookshire LSU Military Museum.
American Legion National Vice Commander Cory Bates and members of American Legion Post 58 present military and scholastic awards to LSU midshipmen and cadets in a ceremony prior to the rededication of the LSU Memorial Tower on April 7 in Baton Rouge, La.
American Legion National Vice Commander Cory Bates and members of American Legion Post 58 present military and scholastic awards to LSU midshipmen and cadets in a ceremony prior to the rededication of the LSU Memorial Tower on April 7 in Baton Rouge, La.
A helicopter flyover opens the rededication ceremony for the LSU Memorial Tower on April 7 in Baton Rouge, La.
A helicopter flyover opens the rededication ceremony for the LSU Memorial Tower on April 7 in Baton Rouge, La.
The LSU Wind Ensemble performs a musical salute during the rededication ceremony for the LSU Memorial Tower on April 7 in Baton Rouge, La.
The LSU Wind Ensemble performs a musical salute during the rededication ceremony for the LSU Memorial Tower on April 7 in Baton Rouge, La.
American Legion National Vice Commander Cory Bates speaks before a crowd of about 1,000 during the rededication ceremony on April 7 in Baton Rouge, La.
American Legion National Vice Commander Cory Bates speaks before a crowd of about 1,000 during the rededication ceremony on April 7 in Baton Rouge, La.
A re-enactor portrays Gov. Huey Long at the dedication ceremony for the LSU Memorial Tower on April 7 in Baton Rouge.
A re-enactor portrays Gov. Huey Long at the dedication ceremony for the LSU Memorial Tower on April 7 in Baton Rouge.
The LSU Tigers Brass Band performs at the rededication ceremony for LSU Memorial Tower on April 7 in Baton Rouge, La.
The LSU Tigers Brass Band performs at the rededication ceremony for LSU Memorial Tower on April 7 in Baton Rouge, La.
American Legion National Vice Commander Cory Bates tours the William A. Brookshire LSU Military Museum April 7, prior to the museum's grand opening.
American Legion National Vice Commander Cory Bates tours the William A. Brookshire LSU Military Museum April 7, prior to the museum's grand opening.
Dignitaries cut the ribbon on the William A. Brookshire LSU Military Museum following a ceremony April 7 in Baton Rouge, La.
Dignitaries cut the ribbon on the William A. Brookshire LSU Military Museum following a ceremony April 7 in Baton Rouge, La.