Wilmington, N.C. in the War-- Part 1: American World War II City

From the March 16, 2016, New York Times "The Battles of Wilmington, N.C.-- in World War II, That Is" by John Hanc.

Wilbur D. Jones, 81 was born in Wilmington and for the last 16 years has led an effort to recognize his city's role in the war effort and turn Wilmington into a sprawling "museum of the home front."

He wants Wilmington designated as the "American World War II City" and has worked with local legislators and testified before Congress on its behalf.

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved creating the title and bestowing it on a new city every year.

Wilmington's biggest World  War II attraction, of course, is the battleship USS North Carolina.

--GreGen