Warmest Winter in History: More than 20 Cities Break or Tie All-Time Records. The winter of 2014-15 has been so exceptionally and persistently warm across the western third of the United States that more than 20 cities have tied or broken all-time records for the warmest meteorological winter (Dec. 1 through Feb. 28/29) on record.
The Louisiana Purchase occurred during the term of the third President of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, (1757-1826). Before the purchase was finalized, the decision faced Federalist Party opposition; they argued that it was unconstitutional to acquire any territory.
Thomas Jefferson. 3rd President of the United States, signer on the Declaration of Independence, played key role in Louisiana Purchase. Jefferson Parish established in 1825, is named in honor of Thomas Jefferson. In Lafitte, fishing boats have been vital to livelihood for over 200 years.