So Ready for Laughter: Bob Hope and World War II | The New York Historical
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So Ready for Laughter: Bob Hope and World War II | The New York Historical
Movie star and comedian Bob Hope achieved a lot during his decades-long career. But his work during World War II entertaining and lifting the spirits of troops holds a special place in American history.
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