Record #:

44114

Author(s):

Smith, Donna Campbell

Abstract:

"Om June 28, 1848, in order to 'save lives from the perils of the sea,' the U.S. Federal government began funding volunteer lifesaving efforts along the Atlantic coast--an act hat sowed the seeds of what would become the U.S. Life-Saving Service." The Pea Island station near Rodanthe was the only one of approximately 450 stations to be commanded by a Black keeper.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 56 Issue 6, June 2024, p20-21, il

Subject(s):

Etheridge, Richard, 1842-1900; Pea Island Lifesaving Station

Record #:

44113

Author(s):

Keene, Pamela A.

Abstract:

Wilbur D. Jones Jr., U.S. Navy (Ret.) is an author and World War II historian living in Wilmington. He has authored 20 related history books, including 8 about World War II. Wilmington was designated the nation's first World War II Heritage City on Sept. 2, 2020.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 56 Issue 6, June 2024, p8-11, il

Subject(s):

World War II--Wilmington--World War II Heritage City; D-Day--Invasion of France