Record #:

10282

Author(s):

Pittard, Janet C.

Abstract:

The United Service Organization (USO) was formed on February 4, 1941, with a mission of serving the GIs who were away from home. The first USO in North Carolina opened in Fayetteville on October 13, 1941. The number would grow to around 300 centers before World War II ended. The Jacksonville USO is the state's largest, and it is the oldest continuously operating one in the world.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 76 Issue 4, Sept 2008, p33-36, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

North Carolina--History--World War, 1939-1945--Service clubs; USO

Record #:

43238

Author(s):

Keene, Pamela A.

Abstract:

" Jacksoncille USO has been 'always by their side' for nearly 80 years." It is the oldest continuously operating USO in the world. Althoguh Congressionally chartered, it's a private entity and not part of the federal government, receiving its funding from organizations, corporations and individuals.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 54 Issue 2, February 2022, p24-25

Subject(s):

USO; USO--Jacksonville