National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military — Attraction in San Diego

The National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military is a war memorial in San Diego, California. It is located in Tuna Harbor Park, near the USS Midway Museum. The memorial consists of a group of bronze statues depicting armed forces personnel listening to comedian Bob Hope. The statues were created by sculptor Robert Graham and were dedicated in 2009.

The memorial honors Bob Hope's commitment to entertaining troops during World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and other conflicts. Hope performed over 500 USO shows for American troops, and he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his service.

The National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military is a popular tourist destination in San Diego. It is also a place where veterans and their families can come to honor the memory of those who have served in the military.

Here are some additional details about the memorial:

The statues are life-size and are made of bronze. The group of statues depicts a diverse group of military personnel, including men, women, and people of color. There is a plaque at the base of each statue that identifies the individual depicted. There is also a recording of Bob Hope's voice playing at the memorial. The memorial is open to the public 24 hours a day, 7...

National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military The "National Salute to Bob Hope and the Military" was a combined effort of the port of San Diego, the Hope family, and Navy vets of World War II's Battle of Leyte Gulf. The plaza and sculpture were officially dedicated in July, 2009, with two of Bob Hope's children on hand. The figure with the mic is a bronze likeness of Bob Hope, the legendary movie/TV comedian and entertainer, in his prime. Hope had performed in hundreds of USO events since 1941, entertaining US military audiences in far-flung theaters of conflict, from World War II to the Gulf War. He was much loved by men and women in uniform. On the plaza, there are 15 life-sized bronze statues, arranged as if attending a Bob Hope show. Each figure represents a serviceman from a different conflict. Both men and women in the service are represented, as are wounded vets, with a racial diversity that underscores Hope's broad appeal. This memorial is located in Tuna...

This is such a cool tribute/monument dedicated to a man named Bob Hope, who made soliders across the world laugh. He brought light to dark situations. The sculptures are absolutely beautiful and well-made, and the audio on a loop just makes this tribute fenomenal! I highly recommend checking this out and reading up on Bob Hope. I really enjoyed this monument! Great to see at night and during the day! FREE to see. The parking is "pay to park," but if you come at night, I don't think anyone comes...