Stage Door Canteen
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stage-door-canteen-205-9840477
title:
Stage Door Canteen
text:
The Stage Door Canteen was an entertainment venue for American and Allied servicemen that operated in the Broadway theatre district of New York City throughout World War II. Founded by the American Theatre Wing (ATW) in 1942, the entertainers were largely unpaid; volunteering their talents as a way of supporting the morale of American troops during the war. Several women in leadership with the ATW played a critical role in establishing the Stage Door Canteen, including actress Nedda Harrigan and
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stage_Door_Canteen
date created:
2018-08-09T11:24:54Z
date modified:
2024-09-10T20:52:50Z
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