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The '''USO, (United Service Organizations)''' was formed by President [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]] with the objective of providing the emotional support American troops needed. In 1941, as it became clear that the nation was heading into [[World War II]], several organizations mobilized to support the growing U.S. military: the [[Salvation Army]], [[Young Men’s Christian Association]] (YMCA), Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), National Catholic Community Services, National Travelers Aid Association and the National Jewish Welfare Board. | The '''USO, (United Service Organizations)''' was formed by President [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]] with the objective of providing the emotional support American troops needed. In 1941, as it became clear that the nation was heading into [[World War II]], several organizations mobilized to support the growing U.S. military: the [[Salvation Army]], [[Young Men’s Christian Association]] (YMCA), Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), National Catholic Community Services, National Travelers Aid Association and the National Jewish Welfare Board. | ||
| − | Over time, the USO has evolved, developing new programs and services to meet the ever-changing needs of the troops and their families, while holding fast to the original mission. Today, the USO continues to lift the spirits of America’s troops and their families. The USO operates more than 150 centers worldwide. <ref>[http://www.uso.org/ USO Official Website]</ref> | + | Over time, the USO has evolved, developing new programs and services to meet the ever-changing needs of the troops and their families, while holding fast to the original mission. Today, the USO continues to lift the spirits of America’s troops and their families. The USO operates more than 150 centers worldwide.<ref>[http://www.uso.org/ USO Official Website]</ref> |
== References == | == References == | ||
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| − | [[Category: United States Government Chartered Organizations]] | + | [[Category:United States Government Chartered Organizations]] |
Latest revision as of 20:56, July 13, 2016
The USO, (United Service Organizations) was formed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt with the objective of providing the emotional support American troops needed. In 1941, as it became clear that the nation was heading into World War II, several organizations mobilized to support the growing U.S. military: the Salvation Army, Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA), National Catholic Community Services, National Travelers Aid Association and the National Jewish Welfare Board.
Over time, the USO has evolved, developing new programs and services to meet the ever-changing needs of the troops and their families, while holding fast to the original mission. Today, the USO continues to lift the spirits of America’s troops and their families. The USO operates more than 150 centers worldwide.[1]
