NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — The National Park Service (NPS) announced Tuesday the designation of eight new communities as American World War II Heritage Cities, including North Kingstown.
According to the NPS, the recognition honors contributions from local cities and their citizens who stepped up to support war efforts during World War II, which ended nearly 80 years ago this month.
These contributions ranged from defense manufacturing — such as ships, aircraft, uniforms, and equipment — to the production of food and consumer items for military and home consumption, volunteerism and civil defense preparedness, the NPS said…