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FREEPER CANTEEN~TOUR WITH LADY T~COHOSTED BY MS.B~Freeper Canteen Celebrates USO 1942~FEB 23, 2006
MS.B AND LADY T
Posted on 02/22/2006 5:58:59 PM PST by trussell
USO 1942 Our hope is that we can enjoy some fun, friendship, and dancing. If you have suggestions for music, please let us know.
Canteen Mission Statement: Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.
Ms. B and Lady T will be your hosts for today's thread. Canteen Deejays
~Acad 1228~AZAmericonnie~beachn4fun~ ~bentfeather~Colonel Flagg~Diva Betsy Ross~ ~Drumbo~El Gran Salseron~EsmeraldaA~ ~God Bless USA~Gold Star Brother~Gucho~ ~HiJinx~hotstreak~Kathy In Alaska~ ~laurenmarlowe~MoJo2001~mylife~ ~StarCMC~tomkow6~trussell~ ~West Virginia Rebel~
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History of the USO Click the link to visit In 1940, Americas military was rapidly growing in response to the increasing threat which preceded entry into World War II. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt challenged six private organizationsthe YMCA, YWCA, National Catholic Community Service, the National Jewish Welfare Board, the Travelers Aid Association and the Salvation Armyto handle the on-leave recreation needs for the members of the Armed Forces. The six organizations pooled their resources and the United Service Organizationswhich quickly became known as the USOwas incorporated in New York State on February 4, 1941. By 1944, USOs were found in over 3,000 locations throughout the United States primarily staffed by the USOs most precious resource, volunteers. President Roosevelt became the first USO Honorary Chairman, a position accepted by every President who followed. Early in 1941 , entertainment industry professionals helped the USO begin "Camp Shows" with the entertainers waiving pay and working conditions to bring live entertainment to the troops at bases within the United States. With Americas entry into World War II, "USO Camp Shows" expanded to bring live entertainment to Americans fighting overseas. Bob Hope made his first USO tour in 1942 and the USO/Bob Hope partnership has continued for more than five decades. Between 1941 and 1947, over 7,000 "soldiers in greasepaint" performed an incredible 428,521 USO shows. The USO show concept has endured and continues today as "USO Celebrity Entertainment."
Following the Allies liberation of Rome in 1943 , The first overseas "USO Canteen" was established in Rome following the Allies liberation in 1943. The Canteen served American troops in the midst of World War II.
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These selections are from the Swing Era 1941 - 1942
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Radio addresses 1942-1943
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To: trussell
Absolutely stunning thread, T. Wonderful work!
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posted on
02/22/2006 8:15:00 PM PST
by
Colonel_Flagg
("David Gregory: the George Clooney of the press corps." - Mark Steyn)
To: trussell
Thank the Cats for this idea..
LOL
There going to do a big production based on this..
That's where I got the idea from!
Ms.B
322
posted on
02/22/2006 8:15:12 PM PST
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: MEG33
It's good music, and never really goes out of style.
Thank you for the compliment. :)
323
posted on
02/22/2006 8:15:31 PM PST
by
trussell
(Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)
To: TASMANIANRED
Sorry I wasn't better comapny, Sis..
*HUG*
Hurtin unit...
Ms.B
324
posted on
02/22/2006 8:16:30 PM PST
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: Colonel_Flagg; EsmeraldaA
Thank you Colonel!! Did you remember to say so to MS.B too? She's my co-host for the evening. :)
How about a dance? and...I know a few other ladies waiting for a turn with you too. Es is here, and was just looking for a dance partner.
325
posted on
02/22/2006 8:17:33 PM PST
by
trussell
(Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)
To: MEG33
326
posted on
02/22/2006 8:18:25 PM PST
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Well, it was truly inspired! I'm so pleased you approached me with the idea!
327
posted on
02/22/2006 8:18:30 PM PST
by
trussell
(Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)
To: SandRat
Well, thanks for trying to share with us! That was very sweet!
328
posted on
02/22/2006 8:19:45 PM PST
by
luvie
(In... military families, I have seen the character of a great nation: decent, idealistic, strong.GWB)
To: trussell
You did a beautiful job!
*HUG*
Ms.B
329
posted on
02/22/2006 8:19:47 PM PST
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: BIGLOOK
You trying to make me misty eyed? Well it worked!:) Ma is actually the best record keeper bar none!
Thank you Bigs....Do we get a new picture of that angel now???
*Hugs*
330
posted on
02/22/2006 8:19:52 PM PST
by
AZamericonnie
(~www.ProudPatriots.org~Serving those who serve us!~)
To: MS.BEHAVIN; trussell; Old Sarge; Jet Jaguar; txradioguy; Laurita; CMS; Redleg1963; Defender2
Well Friends, time for this chick to hit the hay!
I'll see ya'll in a few hours!!
To all of my heroes out there: you guys & gals have
my undying gratitude. I can never repay you for
what you have done for me. But know this, I
will do my best to keep our country a place
that you want to come home to.
Goodnight, my heroes, wherever you are!
331
posted on
02/22/2006 8:21:09 PM PST
by
StarCMC
(Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)
To: Colonel_Flagg
Hello sweetie pie!
How about a dance?
To: MS.BEHAVIN
We did MS.B, dont forget that!! :)
333
posted on
02/22/2006 8:22:08 PM PST
by
trussell
(Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)
To: StarCMC
Sweet dreams Star! Thank you for stopping by. See you tomorrow.
334
posted on
02/22/2006 8:22:39 PM PST
by
trussell
(Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
OKay, you, what did you do to yourself???
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posted on
02/22/2006 8:22:45 PM PST
by
Old Sarge
(In a Hole in the Ground, there Lived a Fobbit...)
To: Colonel_Flagg
Good evening, sir! How are you this beautiful...though I am sure cold...evening? Are you ready for some dancing? Is there a place on your dance card for LUV? ***batting eyelashes***
336
posted on
02/22/2006 8:22:52 PM PST
by
luvie
(In... military families, I have seen the character of a great nation: decent, idealistic, strong.GWB)
To: Gucho
337
posted on
02/22/2006 8:24:40 PM PST
by
trussell
(Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)
To: MS.BEHAVIN; trussell
338
posted on
02/22/2006 8:25:39 PM PST
by
TASMANIANRED
(The Internet is the samizdat of liberty..".Liberty is the right and hope of all humanity"GW Bush)
To: MS.BEHAVIN; trussell
Fabulous ... just wonderful! Tremendous thread!
339
posted on
02/22/2006 8:26:06 PM PST
by
Colonel_Flagg
("David Gregory: the George Clooney of the press corps." - Mark Steyn)
To: EsmeraldaA
Lovely one! Hi to you!
Absolutely, yes .. your song or mine?
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posted on
02/22/2006 8:26:58 PM PST
by
Colonel_Flagg
("David Gregory: the George Clooney of the press corps." - Mark Steyn)
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