Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum |
Bob Hope: American Patriotat the Gerald R. Ford Museum from April 1, 2005 - June 5, 2005 |
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Bob Hope's BioExhibit areas:Hope in World War IIHope in the Cold War and KoreaHope in VietnamHope in Desert StormUSNS BOB HOPEHope and Presidential Awards |
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" |