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How Buckingham helped save the nation during WWII

March 31, 2026 at 12:12 PM EDT

As the United States celebrates its semiquincentennial, WGCU examines the role Southwest Florida played in American history. This includes one region that was vital to the nation during World War II. Reporter Mike Walcher explores how the once-sleepy backwaters of Buckingham became a central hub for the war effort.