Always Home: 50 Years of the USO--The Official Photographic History [Hardcover]

Frank Coffey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1991

A stunning words-and-pictures celebration of the 50 years of American history and popular culture associated with the USO, Always Home is also a tribute to the millions of GIs the organization has served--and to the entertainers and ordinary Americans who made it so extraordinary. Features photos of Bob Hope, Marilyn Monroe, Sammy Davis, Jr., Jay Leno, Steve Martin, and many more who have given of their time and talents. 212 photogrpahs.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

YA-- A fine source for students who have an interest in the United Service Organization. The book, primarily photographs, is broken down chronologically from the organization's inception in 1941 to its development in boosting troop morale in Desert Storm. Some text precedes each of the chapters so that readers have a view of the establishment of the USO and its subsequent work. The black-and-white photographs are generally large and of good quality; most depict the actual USO tours, but some are of enlisted men and women and serve to capture the flavor of the times. Notably absent is an index, so this cannot be used as a source on past USO performers. A foreword by Bob Hope, written in a humorous tone, offers a nice touch. --Diane Goheen, Topeka West High School, KS
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 190 pages
• Publisher: Brassey's Inc (September 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0080405762
• ISBN-13: 978-0080405766
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #955,027 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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