Global Television Arrives

Historical marker location:

405 Nasa Pkwy W, Merritt Island, Florida

( Marker can be reached from the intersection of Nasa Parkway West, on the left when traveling east.)

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.

During World War II, the United States established many military bases in Florida, including the famous MacDill Air Force Base near Tampa. These bases played a crucial role in the war effort and helped to establish Florida as a major military state.