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The Ford Museum happily presents
Grand Rapids with Bob Hope: American Patriot, a special exhibit
created by Bob Hope Enterprises on the occasion of Bob Hope's 100th birthday.
The exhibit focuses on our beloved entertainer's decades-long service to
the U.S. military worldwide. His incredible dedication to Americans in
uniform provided a much-needed link to home and loved ones for those serving
overseas or away from their families, often for the first time, and regularly
under trying conditions.
Bob Hope's unwavering commitment to the morale of America's servicemen
and women made entertainment history, and arguably, world history. Over
nearly six decades, in war and in peace, he and his gypsy band of eager
entertainers sang, danced and joked their way from one huge audience of
military-clad men and women to another. The media called him "America's
No. 1 Soldier in Greasepaint." To members of the armed forces, he was "G.I.
Bob"-their comedic hero.
"For
more than half a century, under eleven Presidents, you have raised the
spirits of the American people. Your unmatched patriotism, integrity, stamina
and sense of humor have contributed to the well being of your country in
countless ways. During hard times your comedy has uplifted the spirits
of millions at home and reassured those in our armed forces overseas. Your
years of selfless service and dedication have made you an American legend."
--- President
Ronald Reagan, referring to Bob Hope as "Ambassador of Good Will to the
entire World"
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