Thanks for the memories, Mr Hope
Bob Hope's journey to entertain troops while the country was at war began in World War II and anchored around his ability to attract a variety show/entoruage of musicians and comely actresses and well known actors who gave of their own time.
030728-N-0000X-004 Coco Solo Hospital, Panama Canal Zone (Mar. 9, 1944) -- Entertainers Bob Hope and Francis Langford entertaining patients at the Coco Solo Hospital. Entertainers present include (left to right): Frances Langford, Vera Vague, Jerry Colonna, Bob Hope, and Tony Romano. Also present is Wendell Niles. U.S. Navy file photo. (RELEASED)
The US involvement in combat actions in and near Vietnam brought the Bob Hope "Show" to the theatre and into the homes of America when it became a major television event.
030728-N-0000X-001 Aboard USS Ticonderoga (CVA 14) (Dec. 26, 1965) -- Entertainer Bob Hope tees-off on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ticonderoga (CVA 14) during his visit to the carrier off the coast of Vietnam. Bob Hope and other entertainers were on a Christmas Tour of U.S. Military installations throughout Vietnam. U.S. Navy file photo. (RELEASED)
His selfless contributions over the decades was recognized repeatedly with awards and other honors.
030728-N-0000X-003 Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 31, 1971) -- Entertainer Bob Hope (center) and other guests salute while playing the, “Star Spangled Banner,” during a ceremony to award Bob Hope the Distinguished Public Service Award. The ceremony was held aboard the docked guided missile light cruiser USS Providence (CLG 6). U.S. Navy file photo. (RELEASED)
His lifelong contributions to morale of sailors and other troops were honored with naming of a ship iin tribute to his selfless devotion to US servicemen deployed so far from home.
040120-N-0780F-015 Souda Bay, Crete, Greece (Jan. 20, 2004) -- The Military Sealift Command (MSC) large, medium-speed roll-on/roll-off ship USNS Bob Hope (T-AKR 300) sits at anchorage in Souda harbor during a brief port visit. The 950-foot vessel is named for legendary American entertainer Bob Hope, who tirelessly worked with the United Service Organization (USO) to raise the morale of U.S. troops around the world for more than 50 years. U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley. (RELEASED)
The highest honor the USO can bestore is the Spirit of Hope Award
020917-N-3399W-001 Washington, D.C. (Sep. 17, 2002) -- President George H.W. Bush and Secretary of the Navy Gordon England discuss the contributions made by the USO and the entertainers who volunteer their time for America's armed forces prior to the 2002 USO Gala in Washington, D.C. Service members were honored at the event and the former Commander-in-Chief was honored with the USO's Spirit of Hope Award, named in honor of the legendary actor and comedian Bob Hope. U.S. Navy photo by Capt Kevin Wensing. (RELEASED)
Bob Hope's journey to entertain troops while the country was at war began in World War II and anchored around his ability to attract a variety show/entoruage of musicians and comely actresses and well known actors who gave of their own time.
030728-N-0000X-004 Coco Solo Hospital, Panama Canal Zone (Mar. 9, 1944) -- Entertainers Bob Hope and Francis Langford entertaining patients at the Coco Solo Hospital. Entertainers present include (left to right): Frances Langford, Vera Vague, Jerry Colonna, Bob Hope, and Tony Romano. Also present is Wendell Niles. U.S. Navy file photo. (RELEASED)
The US involvement in combat actions in and near Vietnam brought the Bob Hope "Show" to the theatre and into the homes of America when it became a major television event.
030728-N-0000X-001 Aboard USS Ticonderoga (CVA 14) (Dec. 26, 1965) -- Entertainer Bob Hope tees-off on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ticonderoga (CVA 14) during his visit to the carrier off the coast of Vietnam. Bob Hope and other entertainers were on a Christmas Tour of U.S. Military installations throughout Vietnam. U.S. Navy file photo. (RELEASED)
His selfless contributions over the decades was recognized repeatedly with awards and other honors.
030728-N-0000X-003 Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego, Calif. (Jan. 31, 1971) -- Entertainer Bob Hope (center) and other guests salute while playing the, “Star Spangled Banner,” during a ceremony to award Bob Hope the Distinguished Public Service Award. The ceremony was held aboard the docked guided missile light cruiser USS Providence (CLG 6). U.S. Navy file photo. (RELEASED)
His lifelong contributions to morale of sailors and other troops were honored with naming of a ship iin tribute to his selfless devotion to US servicemen deployed so far from home.
040120-N-0780F-015 Souda Bay, Crete, Greece (Jan. 20, 2004) -- The Military Sealift Command (MSC) large, medium-speed roll-on/roll-off ship USNS Bob Hope (T-AKR 300) sits at anchorage in Souda harbor during a brief port visit. The 950-foot vessel is named for legendary American entertainer Bob Hope, who tirelessly worked with the United Service Organization (USO) to raise the morale of U.S. troops around the world for more than 50 years. U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley. (RELEASED)
The highest honor the USO can bestore is the Spirit of Hope Award
020917-N-3399W-001 Washington, D.C. (Sep. 17, 2002) -- President George H.W. Bush and Secretary of the Navy Gordon England discuss the contributions made by the USO and the entertainers who volunteer their time for America's armed forces prior to the 2002 USO Gala in Washington, D.C. Service members were honored at the event and the former Commander-in-Chief was honored with the USO's Spirit of Hope Award, named in honor of the legendary actor and comedian Bob Hope. U.S. Navy photo by Capt Kevin Wensing. (RELEASED)
