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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: Kathy in Alaska
Artsy-I forgot we had an artsy Black Bull and the dinner was plain for 26.00 but they did change our water 5 times and it was artsy that costs allot of money for plain food.
501
posted on
02/22/2006 10:01:31 PM PST
by
fatima
(Just say it if it is for love-have no regrets.)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Night Schatzi.
Sleep is good medicine.
Good luck with the Pt tomorrow.
502
posted on
02/22/2006 10:02:09 PM PST
by
TASMANIANRED
(The Internet is the samizdat of liberty..".Liberty is the right and hope of all humanity"GW Bush)
To: trussell
Back atcha, Girl!
Still smiling about that last minute phone call..
and I DO mean last minute..
LOL
Good night..
Ms.B
503
posted on
02/22/2006 10:02:10 PM PST
by
MS.BEHAVIN
(Women who behave rarely make history)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
504
posted on
02/22/2006 10:03:20 PM PST
by
trussell
(Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)
To: MS.BEHAVIN; LUV W; All
Time for me to fold up shop as well.
Same time same place tomorrow.
May God Wrap his loving arms around all those that serve . Make their profile slim and their aim sure.
May he succor those that love and support them.
Prayers for the families these brave men and women leave behind.
505
posted on
02/22/2006 10:05:29 PM PST
by
TASMANIANRED
(The Internet is the samizdat of liberty..".Liberty is the right and hope of all humanity"GW Bush)
To: Old Sarge
Hi Sarge!
Hugs, hope you are feeling better.
506
posted on
02/22/2006 10:08:30 PM PST
by
trussell
(Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Oh...I hope not. I couldn't stand it if we didn't get to meet on this trip!
I hate to go, but I have to. My allergy meds are just about to knock me out!
507
posted on
02/22/2006 10:09:51 PM PST
by
luvie
(In... military families, I have seen the character of a great nation: decent, idealistic, strong.GWB)
To: TASMANIANRED
One of my favorites
508
posted on
02/22/2006 10:10:22 PM PST
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: LUV W
509
posted on
02/22/2006 10:10:57 PM PST
by
fatima
(Just say it if it is for love-have no regrets.)
To: fatima
LOL! I'll never tell..Discretion in my motto!
510
posted on
02/22/2006 10:14:15 PM PST
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
To: trussell
{{{{{ TRUSSELL! }}}}}Glad to see you this morning!
511
posted on
02/22/2006 10:15:59 PM PST
by
Old Sarge
(In a Hole in the Ground, there Lived a Fobbit...)
To: Old Sarge
I'm so glad you are able to stop by...especially as bad as you have been feeling. Prayers that you feel better soon.
Thank you for my hug! Will you pass something on for me?
Old Sarge, The Vulcan, Hunk, The Blue-Eyed-Devil, Combat Barbie, Bilbo, Groan, Bobs, H, Big Sexy, Loveshack, Merlin, Smitty, Eddie, Shrek, T-bird, Kidder, Cool B, Cookie, Luscious, Pyle, DJ, Downhome, Movie Star, Billy C, Suzie, LJ, Cheshire, and anybody else I forgot!!
512
posted on
02/22/2006 10:18:56 PM PST
by
trussell
(Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)
To: MEG33
Ok -Only initials-nevermind it is a negative.
513
posted on
02/22/2006 10:22:25 PM PST
by
fatima
(Just say it if it is for love-have no regrets.)
To: fatima
514
posted on
02/22/2006 10:23:47 PM PST
by
fatima
(Just say it if it is for love-have no regrets.)
To: TASMANIANRED; MS.BEHAVIN; trussell; EsmeraldaA; NYTexan; fatima; Kathy in Alaska; ...
GOOD NIGHT MY DEAR FRIENDS
GOD BLESS THIS CANTEEN!
GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR BRAVE ONES WHO SACRIFICE TO KEEP US SAFE!
LOVE YOU GUYS...(((HUGS)))
515
posted on
02/22/2006 10:25:28 PM PST
by
luvie
(In... military families, I have seen the character of a great nation: decent, idealistic, strong.GWB)
To: LUV W
516
posted on
02/22/2006 10:26:22 PM PST
by
trussell
(Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)
To: AZamericonnie; laurenmarlowe; MS.BEHAVIN; Dashing Dasher; TASMANIANRED; EsmeraldaA; trussell; ...
To All The Ladies Of The canteen
Morning Meeting
The Pretty One and I have a Morning Meeting
Every day at the Kitchen Table we confer
The Table is round and there's plenty of seating
Though I almost always wind up seated opposite her
Pleasantries are exchanged with smiles and the touch of palm to fur
The the large cup of Espresso The Pretty One stirs
As she seeks advice on what to do when it's so early
While spooning fragrant froth into my saucer wide and pearly
Lunch with the girls? Or that cute looking guy?
The one who works in Research. My, Oh My!
I lap and look up, my expressions guiding her thoughts
With golden eyes and an occasionally purred Bon Mot
Keep the car? Or get a new one?
I've seen them with her and I like the blue one!
As another few spoonfuls are offered my way
Wallpaper, or paint? And new bulbs for the garden soil
I like to think that my comments help and tempt her
As my paws touch the Table's edge and begin to splay
Serenely controlling my temper, wondering why
She constantly changes the topic when I keep asking for Tuna in its natural oils?!!!
Jack Deth~ 02/23/06.
517
posted on
02/22/2006 10:26:54 PM PST
by
Jack Deth
(Knight Errant and Disemboweler of the WFTD Thread)
To: Jack Deth
Very nice Jack! Thank you!
518
posted on
02/22/2006 10:28:50 PM PST
by
trussell
(Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)
To: LUV W
God bless David and and all ,night LUV W.
519
posted on
02/22/2006 10:29:45 PM PST
by
fatima
(Just say it if it is for love-have no regrets.)
To: Jack Deth
Thank you, Jack!
520
posted on
02/22/2006 10:32:20 PM PST
by
MEG33
(GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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