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Bob Hope: An American Treasure |
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A traveling exhibit presented by the World Golf Hall of Fame |
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After a successful four-year showing at its location in St. Augustine, Fla., the World Golf Hall of Fame, with the support of the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation, has launched "Bob Hope: An American Treasure" as a traveling exhibit with stops to be scheduled in 14-16 locations through 2015 and beyond. The 2200-square foot exhibit tells the story of the Guinness World Records book "most honored" entertainer through a series of 15 themed exhibit display units that celebrate his comedic contributions, achievements in entertainment, relationships with a number of U.S. Presidents and his other passion - golf. It traces his family's arrival at Ellis Island, life as part of an immigrant family in Cleveland, his struggles to succeed in New York in entertainment, the success and family life he found in Hollywood and how golf and his love for the military took him around the world. The traveling exhibit includes reproductions of more than 200 vintage photos, seven videos and more than 170 items including an original vaudeville contract from 1922, his Ellis Island medal, the final set of golf clubs used in his life, Emmy and Honorary Oscar awards, an outfit he wore during USO tours, gifts and awards from Presidents and other celebrities, his Congressional Gold Medal awarded by President John F. Kennedy, and his "Honorary Veteran Citation" from Congress, which he called the most important honor of his life. In addition, the exhibit includes a 30-stop audio tour and an educational program. Schedule Greenwich Heritage Centre in South London Midland County Public Library -- Centennial Branch National World War II Museum Booking information |
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| Institutions and organizations interested in booking Bob Hope: An American Treasure for their locations can click here to learn about more dates and details!
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