On the recordMay 21, 2002
Mr. Speaker, Bob Hope is famous for entertaining all Americans, but we all know his most significant contribution to the United States has been in improving the morale of members of our armed forces by entertaining our troops overseas, especially during the holidays. Leslie Townes, also known as Bob Hope, was born in Eltham, England on May 29, 1903. In 1907, he moved to Cleveland, Ohio, and became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1920. During World War II, Bob Hope attempted to enlist in the armed forces, so he could serve his adopted country, but was informed that his greatest service would be as a civilian entertainer for the troops. Whether at war or at peace, from World War II through the Persian Gulf War, Bob Hope committed himself for nearly 60 years to boosting the morale of the U.S. Armed Forces.
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