Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and World War II

Legendary entertainer Bob Hope and his troupe of performers traveled over 80,000 miles during WWII to entertain the troops, often performing near the frontlines of Europe and the Pacific in an effort to bring a touch of home to the war. Examine Hope's impact and why President Franklin D. Roosevelt asked some of Hollywood's top radio and movie stars to hold a microphone instead of a gun in the war.

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Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and World War II

Saturday
May 24

6:00 pm

1 Hour

Animated maps and interviews with Hollywood historians, authors and combat veterans illustrate Bob Hope's impact on World War II.
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Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and World War II

Thursday
May 29

8:00 pm

1 Hour

Animated maps and interviews with Hollywood historians, authors and combat veterans illustrate Bob Hope's impact on World War II.
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Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and World War II

Friday
May 30

2:00 am

1 Hour

Animated maps and interviews with Hollywood historians, authors and combat veterans illustrate Bob Hope's impact on World War II.
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Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and World War II

Friday
May 30

2:00 pm

1 Hour

Animated maps and interviews with Hollywood historians, authors and combat veterans illustrate Bob Hope's impact on World War II.
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Miles, Morale and Memories: Bob Hope and World War II

Saturday
May 31

4:00 pm

1 Hour

Animated maps and interviews with Hollywood historians, authors and combat veterans illustrate Bob Hope's impact on World War II.

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