Battleship hosts historical show screening, conversation about World War II history

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Wilmington is America’s first World War II Heritage City, and Monday night that designation came to life on the deck of the Battleship North Carolina.

Spectrum News 1 and the History Channel hosted a screening of an episode of the docuseries “World War II with Tom Hanks” aboard the USS North Carolina Monday evening.

The event brought together more than 40 veterans, community leaders and state Sen. Michael Lee for a night of reflection and remembrance. Spectrum News 1 political anchor Tim Boyum moderated a panel discussion before the screening…

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