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U. S. O. Club operated by the Salvation Army - WWII
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U. S. O. Club operated by the Salvation Army - WWII
U. S. O. Club operated by the Salvation Army - the United Services Organization Inc. a private, non-profit organization that provides morale and recreational services to members of the U.S. military. Began a tradition of entertaining the troops during World War Two as pictured on this postcard. The Salvation Army were one of the six civilian organizations brought together under one umbrella to support U.S. troops. Date: 1942
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1942 Accordion Band Boost Boosting Civilian Entertainers Entertaining Morale Musicians Organisation Organization Personnel Piano Private Recreational Salvation Services Sing Song Stars Stripes
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This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the spirit of camaraderie and respite during the tumultuous times of World War II. The image showcases the U.S.O. Club, operated by the Salvation Army, providing much-needed morale boosts to American military personnel. Established in 1941, the United Services Organization Inc. was a private, non-profit organization that brought together six civilian organizations under one umbrella to support the U.S. troops. The Salvation Army, an integral part of this initiative, is depicted here in full swing, entertaining the troops with music and song. Musicians, clad in their military fatigues, play the accordion, piano, and sing, their instruments adorned with the iconic stars and stripes. The G.I.s, dressed in their uniforms, eagerly listen, momentarily forgetting the harsh realities of war. The U.S.O. Clubs served as vital spaces for relaxation and recreation, offering a brief reprieve from the rigors of military life. These clubs were instrumental in providing a sense of normalcy and familiarity to the troops, helping to maintain their morale during the long and arduous war years. This photograph, taken in 1942, is a poignant reminder of the critical role that organizations like the Salvation Army played in supporting the U.S. military during World War II. The image transports us back to a time when the power of music, community, and the human spirit came together to bring comfort and joy to those who served their country.
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