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'''Bob Hope''' (b. May 29, 1903; d. July 27, 2003) was an American legend in film, television, broadway and as a comedian that dominated show business in the 20th century. Bob Hope was an [[American]] patriot that toured with  the [[USO]] hundreds of times to entertain the troops, boost their morale and salute their efforts. In 1996, Hope was recognized by Congress as the "first and only honorary veteran of the U.S. armed forces." He had a love to make people laugh. Bob Hope had a passion for sports and was known as an avid golfer.

'''Bob Hope''' (b. May 29, 1903; d. July 27, 2003) was an American entertainer. He worked  in film, television, on Broadway and as a comedian, dominating show business in the twentieth century. Hope was also an [[American]] patriot: he toured with  the [[USO]] hundreds of times, entertaining the troops, boosting their morale and saluting their efforts. In 1996, Hope was recognized by Congress as the "first and only honorary veteran of the U.S. armed forces." {{fact}} He loved to make people laugh, and had a passion for sports--he was especially known as an avid golfer.

==Early Life==

==Early Life==

Bob Hope was born Leslie Townes Hope in Eltham, England, the fifth of seven brothers. The family emigrated to Cleveland, Ohio in 1908. <ref>[http://www.bobhope.com/BobBio.htm Bob's Bio, BobHope.com]</ref>

Bob Hope was born Leslie Townes Hope in Eltham, England, the fifth of seven brothers. The family emigrated to Cleveland, Ohio in 1908. <ref>[http://www.bobhope.com/BobBio.htm Bob's Bio, BobHope.com]</ref>

==Quotes==

==Quotes==

* "I have seen what a laugh can do. It can transform almost unbearable tears into something bearable, even hopeful."

* "I have seen what a laugh can do. It can transform almost unbearable tears into something bearable, even hopeful."

* "I left England at the age of four when I found out I couldn't be king."

* "I left England at the age of four when I found out I couldn't be king."

==References==

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