From January 1943 to February 1946, more than 3,600 young American volunteers trained in Fort Pierce as members of Naval Combat Demolition Units and Underwater Demolition Teams.
I believe somewhere around 1946. I'm sure you could get a definitive answer at the museum.
Sorry, I am not able to answer your question!(I don't know too much about the American history )
There is tons of info and history there. You also get to move about at your own pace.
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