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Marilyn Monroe performs in front of service members in Korea in 1954.
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Toward the end of World War I, American military leaders realized that they had a morale problem.<\/p>\n

Flooded with reports that troops were filling any free time<\/a> they had with excessive alcohol consumption and sexual escapades that resulted in sexually transmitted infections, Army commanders expressed concerns about their soldiers\u2019 fitness for battle. Private organizations like the Salvation Army and the American Red Cross stepped up to provide support, offering wholesome entertainment options to keep off-duty soldiers busy and maintain morale<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Nearly two decades later, with the United States on the brink of entering World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt requested that these private organizations form a more permanent answer to the military\u2019s needs. Incorporated in New York on February 4<\/a>, 1941, the United Service Organizations<\/a> (USO) centralized morale efforts by the Young Men\u2019s Christian Association, the Young Women\u2019s Christian Association, the National Catholic Community Service, the National Jewish Welfare Board, the National Travelers Aid Association and the Salvation Army.<\/p>\n

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Why USO Tours Were Vital for Troop Morale in the Pacific<\/p>\n

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