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2x Oscar Nominee Volunteers for WWII at 37: The Story of Robert Montgomery
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On this episode of Our American Stories, Robert Montgomery was one of the first movie stars to volunteer for service in World War II and when Dwight D. Eisenhower ran for the Presidency in 1952, Montgomery was his television coach. When General Eisenhower became President, Montgomery stayed on in his role as television advisor to become the first show-business professional to occupy an office in the White House. Here to tell another Hollywood Goes to War story is Roger McGrath.
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1. 2x Oscar Nominee Volunteers for WWII at 37: The Story of Robert Montgomery (00:00:00)
2. Marker 01 (00:09:29)
2900 episodes
Manage episode 447462956 series 2943947
On this episode of Our American Stories, Robert Montgomery was one of the first movie stars to volunteer for service in World War II and when Dwight D. Eisenhower ran for the Presidency in 1952, Montgomery was his television coach. When General Eisenhower became President, Montgomery stayed on in his role as television advisor to become the first show-business professional to occupy an office in the White House. Here to tell another Hollywood Goes to War story is Roger McGrath.
Support the show (https://www.ouramericanstories.com/donate)
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapters
1. 2x Oscar Nominee Volunteers for WWII at 37: The Story of Robert Montgomery (00:00:00)
2. Marker 01 (00:09:29)
2900 episodes
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