Why was the port of new orleans important to the united states?

New Orleans was one of the most important port cities in the United States it allowed to access to the Mississippi River which supported transportation of both troops and civilians. it was very important for shipping purposes also.

“destroyers for bases agreement in the destroyers for bases agreement between the united states and the united kingdom on september 2, 1940, fifty caldwell , wickes, and clemson class us navy destroyers were transferred to the toyalbnavy from the united states navy in exchange for land rights on british possessions.” i hope this you .