100 Years of Bob Hope - Part 1 Quiz

Answer: London, England

Born in Eltham, London, England his family moved to Bristol prior emigrating with his parents to America in 1908 (some sources say 1907). He was granted American Citizenship in 1920.

Answer: Leslie Townes Hope

Benjamin Kubelsky was Jack Benny's birth name, Bing Crosby was born Harry Lillis Crosby.

Answer: 1942

Bob made his first USO Tour in 1942 to Alaska and the Aleutians, his first combat tour was in 1943, visiting U.S. forces in North Africa, Italy and Sicily. His first performance before the troops (not a USO Tour) was at March Field on 6 May 1941

Answer: 1948

His first Christmas USO tour was in 1948 performing for the troops who participated in the Berlin Airlift. He continued making Christmas tours overseas from the late 40s thru the early 70s and trips to Military and Veterans hospitals stateside in the 70s and 80s.

Answer: 47

Bob made an incredible 47 USO Tours, sometimes twice a year, visiting troops stationed throughout the world.

Answer: 1990

In 1990 Bob made his last two USO Tours, the first visiting the troops in Saudi Arabia supporting Operation Desert Shield, the second visiting the troops in England and Germany.

Answer: True

In October 1997, the members of both houses unanimously passed Resolution 75 making Bob Hope an Honorary Veteran, the first individual so honored in the history of the United States.

Answer: True

The USNS Bob Hope (TAKR-300), the first of a new class of Military Sealift Command ships, was christened on 15th March 1997 and delivered to the Navy on 18th November 1998. The lead ship was named Bob Hope to honor the over 50 years of support he gave to the US Armed Forces around the world. With the USNS Bob Hope, the spirit of this great entertainer will continue to support the armed forces well into the 21st Century. In February 2003 the USNS Bob Hope deployed to the Persian Gulf transporting equipment in support of operations.

Answer: C-17 Globemaster

In May 1997, a little more than a month after the christening of the USNS Bob Hope, the Air Force unveiled the 'Spirit of Bob Hope' a C-17 Globemaster 3. Secretary of the Air force, Dr. Sheila Widnall said at the ceremony, "we're here today to extend a symbol of thanks to a man who has brought cheer and moral support to men and women of the service for well over 50 years," adding that the comedian began his tours even before the Air Force came into being.

In 2001, it was the 'Spirit of Bob Hope' that transported the pilots and crew, of the reconnaissance plane downed in China, back to Hawaii.

Answer: True

From myself, and the millions of men and women who served or are serving in the Armed Forces, Thanks for the memories Bob.