DURING WORLD WAR II the USO Club in downtown Manchester was the site for many forms of entertainment that served to lighten the load for the GIs stationed at Grenier Field. Also, these events brought joy and a sense of purpose into the lives of local citizens. One of the volunteers involved …
In 1942 many towns and cities in New Hampshire enthusiastically participated in the national “war fund campaign” to raise money for the USO (United Service Organizations). This civilian charitable organization, founded in early 1941, supported members of the U.S. military as well as defense …
