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Oct92023
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Eminent Domain Builds an Airfield

Personal NarrativesBy Dave TablerLeave a comment

1941: U.S. Senate funds DE’s first public airstrip at Hare’s Corner. USAAF takes over, renaming it New Castle Army Air Base amid WWII fears.

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Sep192023
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Sergeant Nelson’s Last Stand in North Africa

Military HistoryBy Dave TablerLeave a comment

Sgt. William Lloyd Nelson’s valor on a Tunisian hill helped turn the tide of WWII in North Africa, ultimately earning him the Medal of Honor.

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Sep162023
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Sergeant Connor’s Grit Shaped History

Military HistoryBy Dave TablerLeave a comment

Discover the remarkable story of James Phillip Connor, a WWII hero who defied all odds in Operation Dragoon to change the course of history.

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Sep62023
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How Nylon Reshaped Seaford’s Economy

Science & InnovationBy Dave TablerLeave a comment

In Seaford, Delaware, DuPont’s nylon plant transformed the local economy and became a key asset in World War II, setting a global standard.

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Dave Tabler is a Delaware-focused author using his University of Maryland degrees in art history and photojournalism to examine and explore the first state's rich history and publish works of his findings. He also manages AppalachianHistory.net
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