Phyllis Diller’s USO Liberty Bell Award

USO Liberty Bell trophy presented to Phyllis Diller in 1978.

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Object Details

associated institution; distributor

United Services Organization

maker

United Services Organization

Description

In 1978, the USO of Philadelphia, Inc. presented Phyllis Diller with the USO Liberty Bell Award “for demonstrating concern for the welfare and morale of America’s armed forces.” Diller joined Bob Hope’s USO Christmas tour in 1966 and toured around Vietnam, Thailand, Guam, Wake Island, and the Philippines entertaining troops. She also joined Hope’s USO tour of the Persian Gulf in 1987. Costumes from both of these USO tours are included in NMAH’s collection (Catalog Numbers 2003.0289.05 and 2003.0289.09).

Location

Currently not on view

Credit Line

Gift of Phyllis Diller

Date made

1978

ID Number

2003.0289.42

accession number

2003.0289

catalog number

2003.0289.42

Object Name

Trophy

Physical Description

bronze (overall material)

wood, cherry (overall material)

brass (overall material)

adhesive (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 12 in x 9 in x 8 3/4 in; 30.48 cm x 22.86 cm x 22.225 cm

place made

United States

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Data Source

National Museum of American History

Subject

Humor

Comedians

Vietnam War

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