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A medal of honor for a soldier's favorite comedian

A nose job, that’s what Mr. Hope wants. He certainly is a comedian, and he’s been bringing laughter to the troops overseas since WWII. The crowd is gathered at the White House today to see JFK thank Hope for his good work. JFK presents him with a gold medal. On the medal is Bob Hope’s face. It’s not bad, but the nose could use work, he says.

$A medal of honor for a soldier\'s favorite comedian$

1963

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