World War II – Dave Tabler

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.

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.

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

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