United Service Organizations

The United Service Organizations Inc. (USO) offers recreational support for members of the U.S. military. The USO provides programs in 140 centers worldwide funded by private and public donations and support from the United States Department of Defense. It is not a government agency.

History: Dances were one kind of activity held by (local) organizations that were part of USO; These dances happened often during World War Two, and during the Korean war.https://www.uso.org/stories/149-in-the-uso-s-early-years-hostesses-provided-a-wholesome-morale-boost#:~:text=USO%20hostesses%2C%20young%20American%20women,%7C%20Photo%20credit%20USO%20photo. Retrieved 2025-07-03

USO Tours

USO works to boost military morale. Since 1941, the USO became the soldier's "home away from home" and began a tradition of entertaining the troops with live performances called Camp Shows that continues today. These "tours" typically feature big name actors or actresses, comedians, pop musicians, and pin-up models.

 Support and services

The USO serves both in time of war and during time of peace. During the 1990s, the USO provided services to 5 million active duty service members and their families, and more support after start of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.

References

Other websites


 USO Clubs in World War II

 President Bush speech USO World Gala, 2008: Text and video, Oct. 1, 2008

Category:United States Army
Category:1941 establishments in the United States