{"id":1579,"date":"2012-01-02T10:00:52","date_gmt":"2012-01-02T10:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/americainuniform\/?p=1579"},"modified":"2011-12-29T20:44:03","modified_gmt":"2011-12-29T20:44:03","slug":"bob-hope","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/americainuniform\/2012\/01\/bob-hope.html","title":{"rendered":"Bob Hope"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Military Heroes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bob Hope<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hope has [was] always been strongly patriotic. On December 7, 1941, when Japanese attack planes bombed Hawaii’s Pearl Harbor, causing the United States to enter World War II (1939\u201345; a war in which Germany, Japan, and Italy fought against Great Britain, France, the Soviet Union, and the United States), Hope spoke out against the attack. During a radio broadcast on December 16, Hope declared his love for his country: “There is no need to tell a nation to keep smiling when it’s never stopped. It is that ability to laugh the makes us the great people that we are \u2026 Americans!”<\/p>\n

In 1942 Hope was asked to make an entertainment tour of Alaskan army bases. Hope brought other performers along and put together a variety show for the troops stationed there. That was the beginning of a commitment on Hope’s part that has never ended. Every year, especially during the Christmas season, he has led a drive to present shows to American men and women in the armed forces. At the Academy Awards in February 1941, Hope was given a special award for his many benefit performances. He also won honorary (awarded without meeting the usual requirements) Oscars in 1940, 1944, 1952, and 1965.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a fitting tribute to Bob Hope for his enduring dedication to our troops!<\/p>\n

It is truly amazing all of the men and women that served this country through the years and to see just how long Mr. Hope has been there for them. From before Pearl Harbor to Desert Storm. Even longer in our hearts and in our memories.<\/p>\n

For a memorable video…<\/p>\n

click here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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