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D13217-2
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- 1942-08-04 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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Tacoma's own, Bing Crosby (center), arrives at Union Depot. Crosby was born Harry Lillis Crosby in Tacoma on May 3, 1903. He lived in Tacoma until his family relocated to Spokane around 1906. He would be headlining at a War Bond show at Tacoma's Liberty Center on August 6, 1942 with comedians Phil Silvers and Rags Ragland. He would also be entertaining the troops at Fort Lewis. Tacoma is noted for her numerous celebrities including: singer and actress Janis Paige, actress Dyan Cannon and flying ace Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington.
Crosby, Bing; Singers; Entertainers; Celebrities--Tacoma; War bonds & funds; World War, 1939-1945--Economic & industrial aspects--Tacoma;