Ocala in Marion County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

United Service Organizations

Ocala - Marion County Veterans Memorial Park

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 14, 2022

1. United Service Organizations Marker

Inscription. USO Since 1940 the USO has been supporting our troops. The USO mission is to provide morale, welfare and recreation type services to our men and women in uniform. The original intent of Congress was to have the USO represent the American people by providing a touch of home to the military. They operate centers around the world.

Bob Hope Since 1941 our country’s men and women in uniform were entertained by this dedicated man. His Christmas shows started in 1948 in Germany and ended in 1990. During Operation Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia, thanks to him hundreds of thousands in uniform had their spirits lifted. In October 1997, by unanimous vote Resolution 75 was passed and signed by President Clinton making Bob Hope an honorary veteran the first individual so honored in the history of the United States.

Erected by City of Ocala and Marion County.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. 29° 11.153′ N, 82° 6.134′ W. Marker is in Ocala, Florida, in Marion County. Memorial can be reached from East Fort King Street, 0.1 miles south of East Silver Springs Boulevard. Marker located within

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the Ocala - Marion County Veterans Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2601 E Fort King St, Ocala FL 34471, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Women’s Reserve of the Coast Guard Reserve (here, next to this marker); Women in the U.S. Navy (a few steps from this marker); Nursing in the U.S. Armed Forces (a few steps from this marker); Gold Star Mothers (a few steps from this marker); Gold Star Wives (a few steps from this marker); Womens Army Corps (a few steps from this marker); The Mighty Eighth Air Force (a few steps from this marker); 468 Bomb Group (VH) (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ocala.

Also see . . . United Service Organizations. (Submitted on May 15, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, May 14, 2022

2. United Service Organizations Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.