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	USO Party at St. Stephen's Church Title USO Party at St. Stephen's Church Owning Institution Indiana Historical Society Item ID P0129_A_8X10_31358-3 Description The USO was formed in 1941 at the request of President Roosevelt to handle the recreation needs of U.S. armed forces. Six civilian agencies coordinated to form the USO (United Service Organizations). USO centers were a home away from home for GIs. It was a place to dance, meet people, see movies, find religious counsel, talk or write letters, and get free coffee and doughnuts. Hoosiers opened their purse strings so that no soldier, sailor, or marine suffered during the hours spent away from camp. Subject World War, 1939-1945 World War, 1939-1945--Indiana--Vigo County Soldiers Sailors Clothing & dress Hairstyles Military life Military uniforms Dance Dance parties Creator Martin Photo Shop Date 1943 Time Period 1940s (1940-1949) Geographic Location Indiana--Vigo County--Terre Haute Collection Name Martin Photo Shop Collection Number P0129 Format of Original Acetate negative Size of Original 8 x 10 Digital Format JP2000 Resolution 600 ppi Copyright Notice Digital Image © 2010 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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