Person Open DS/UK/86 Hope; Bob (1903-2003); KBE, KCSG, KSS; American comedian Hope Bob 1903-2003 American comedian Male Leslie Townes Hope

Heterosexual Bob Hope was a British-born American comedian and actor who appeared in vaudeville, on Broadway, and in radio, television and movies. He was also noted for his work with the US Armed Forces and his numerous USO shows entertaining American military personnel. Throughout his long career, he was honored for his humanitarian work. In 1996, the U.S. Congress honored Bob Hope by declaring him the 'first and only honorary veteran of the U.S. armed forces'. International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHeharper 3/5/2012 RAHHFulton 8/12/2025 147938a8-77ca-4fd3-ad22-f827f4ceb022