Entertaining the Troops: Bob Hope & the USO
When the United States entered World War II, President Roosevelt exempted Bob Hope from military service because of the need for entertainers. So began Bob's lifelong career entertaining U.S. troops at home and abroad. When the USO (United Service Organizations) was formed, Bob Hope was the perfect person to be its headliner, bringing "a bit of home" to front lines and military hospitals around the world.
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Entertaining the Troops: Bob Hope & the USO
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 2002
Runtime
0h 6m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
Entertaining the Troops: Bob Hope & the USO
Description
When the United States entered World War II, President Roosevelt exempted Bob Hope from military service because of the need for entertainers. So began Bob's lifelong career entertaining U.S. troops at home and abroad. When the USO (United Service Organizations) was formed, Bob Hope was the perfect person to be its headliner, bringing "a bit of home" to front lines and military hospitals around the world.
