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The 1991 USO Silver Dollar was released to mark the 50th anniversary of the United Service Organization. The USO is an American nonprofit-charitable corporation that provides live entertainment, such as comedians, actors and musicians, social facilities, and other programs to members of the United States Armed Forces and their families.
Founded during World War II, the USO sought to be the GI's "home away from home" and began a tradition of entertaining the troops and providing social facilities. Involvement in the USO was one of the many ways in which the nation had come together to support the war effort, with nearly 1.5 million people having volunteered their services in some way. The USO initially disbanded in 1947, but was revived in 1950 for the Korean War, after which it continued, also providing peacetime services. During the Vietnam War, USO social facilities ("USOs") were sometimes located in combat zones.
The organization became particularly known for its live performances, called camp shows, through which the entertainment industry helps boost the morale of servicemen and women. From the start, Hollywood was eager to show its patriotism, and many celebrities joined the ranks of USO entertainers. They went as volunteers to entertain, and celebrities continue to provide volunteer entertainment in military bases in the U.S. and overseas, sometimes placing their own lives in danger by traveling or performing under hazardous conditions.
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Depicts a pennant based on the design of the USO flag. Written above in calligraphy is “50th Anniversary”. The remaining inscriptions include “In God We Trust”, “Liberty”, and the date “1991”. IN GOD WE TRUST |
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Depicts an eagle perched on a globe. The eagle has a ribbon in its beak containing the incused letters “USO”. There are eleven stars in a semi-circle below the globe and the inscription “E Pluribus Unum” across the globe. The remaining inscriptions include “United States of America”, “Fifty Years Service”, “To Service People”, and “One Dollar”. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
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1 Dollar
50th Anniversary of the United Service Organizations
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50th Anniversary of the United Service Organizations