This is one of the more enjoyable reads on the site. Published during the Summer of 1945, with the war in Europe over and the Japanese capitulation only six weeks away, the Liberty editors saw fit to run an article that recalled the absolute devotion that so many USO performers displayed again and again in order to guarantee that American military personnel abroad was fully entertained and amused – no matter their proximity to the enemy.
More about the USO can be read here.
Peggy Alexander USO singerUSO comedian Joe McKennaUSO magician Joe tershayUSO comedian Jack CavanaghBasil Fomeen USO musicianUSO performer Martha RayeUSO dancer Maxine March killed in plane crashUSO performer Christine Street killed in plane crashUSO singer Adelaide JoyTamara USO singerUSO comedian Roy RognanUSO singer Gypsy MarkoffUSO performer Jane FromanUSO performer Yvette HarrisUSO performer Grace DrysdaleUSO classical music shows organized by Gini Baldiniuso pianist Constance Keeneuso performer Anne Buckleyuso performer Lily PonsUSO conductor Andre Kostelanetzuso singer Leetle Leeleeuso musicianElman Iturbiuso musician Vivien della ChiesaUSO ballet performances during ww2foxholeballet usoTabloid Troupers of the USOElla Logan the holler girl from the Heilands 1945USO performer Don Rice 1945USO baritone Charles de LoacheUSO dancer Gertude BriefferUSO performer Alec TempltonUSO singer Charles Caruso sang in the jungles during WW2
Peggy Alexander USO singerUSO comedian Joe McKennaUSO magician Joe tershayUSO comedian Jack CavanaghBasil Fomeen USO musicianUSO performer Martha RayeUSO dancer Maxine March killed in plane crashUSO performer Christine Street killed in plane crashUSO singer Adelaide JoyTamara USO singerUSO comedian Roy RognanUSO singer Gypsy MarkoffUSO performer Jane FromanUSO performer Yvette HarrisUSO performer Grace DrysdaleUSO classical music shows organized by Gini Baldiniuso pianist Constance Keeneuso performer Anne Buckleyuso performer Lily PonsUSO conductor Andre Kostelanetzuso singer Leetle Leeleeuso musicianElman Iturbiuso musician Vivien della ChiesaUSO ballet performances during ww2foxholeballet usoTabloid Troupers of the USOElla Logan the holler girl from the Heilands 1945USO performer Don Rice 1945USO baritone Charles de LoacheUSO dancer Gertude BriefferUSO performer Alec TempltonUSO singer Charles Caruso sang in the jungles during WW2
