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  2. United Service Organizations - Wikipedia

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    The United Service Organizations Inc. (USO) is an American nonprofit-charitable corporation that provides live entertainment, such as comedians, actors and musicians, social facilities, and other programs to members of the United States Armed Forces and their families.

  3. United States home front during World War II - Wikipedia

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    The United Service Organizations (USO) was founded in 1941 in response to a request from President Franklin D. Roosevelt to provide morale and recreation services to uniformed military personnel. The USO brought together six civilian agencies: the Salvation Army , YMCA , Young Women's Christian Association , National Catholic Community Service ...

  4. Rochester theater group presents 1940s USO Holiday Musical Revue

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    Rochester audiences will see an Act I with skits, 1940s melodies, and patriotic songs. Act II promises a festive atmosphere and classic holiday tunes. Rochester theater group presents 1940s USO ...

  5. Hollywood Canteen - Wikipedia

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    Marlene Dietrich (left) and Rita Hayworth serve food to soldiers at the Hollywood Canteen in 1942.. The Hollywood Canteen operated at 1451 North Cahuenga Boulevard in the Los Angeles, California, [1] [2] neighborhood of Hollywood between October 3, 1942 and November 22, 1945, as a club offering food, dancing, and entertainment for enlisted men and women, [1] [3] who were usually on their way ...

  6. 1941 in the United States - Wikipedia

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    1940s; 1950s; 1960s; ... Timeline of United States history (1930–1949) List of years in the United States; ... The United Service Organization (USO) is created to ...

  7. Frances Langford - Wikipedia

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    At a USO show in the South Pacific, Langford stood up on a stage to sing before a huge crowd of GIs. When Langford sang the first line of her signature song, "I'm in the Mood for Love," a soldier in the audience stood up and shouted, "You've come to the right place, honey!"

  8. List of United States commemorative coins and medals (1940s)

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    Face value Coin Obverse design Reverse design Composition Mintage Available Obverse Reverse 50¢ Iowa Centennial half dollar: Old Stone Capitol: Eagle

  9. WWE's Jey Uso on Samoans' wrestling history - AOL

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    When looking at the history of professional wrestling, WWE in particular, it would be neglectful not to examine and honor the immense impact that Samoans have had on the industry. WWE's Jey Uso on ...