Library of Congress’ Bob Hope Exhibit Showcases Political Activism More Than Comic’s Legacy

Monday, June 14, 2010
By Penny Starr, Senior Staff Writer

A photo of Bob Hope as a presidential candidate is the opening panel in a new exhibit at the Library of Congress, "Hope for America: Performers, Politics and Pop Culture," which opened today. (CNSNews.com/Penny Starr)


(CNSNews.com) – A new exhibit at the Library of Congress is dedicated to the memory of entertainer Bob Hope, but it focuses more on politics than it does on the legacy of a movie star who used his talents to support the U.S. military around the world.

The “Hope for America: Performers, Politics and Pop Cultureâ€