The USO was formed in response to
a 1941 request from President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who
determined it would be best if private organizations
handled the on-leave recreation of the rapidly growing
U.S. armed forces. Roosevelt's call to action led to six
civilian agencies to coordinate their civilian war
efforts and resources to form a new organization, the
USO (United Service Organizations).
The six civilian agencies were 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 is a
private, nonprofit organization, supported entirely by
private citizens and corporations.
Click Here to Visit the USO Headquarters Web Site
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