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Ann-Margret received a rare USO Challenge Coin at a ceremony celebrating the USO’s 85th anniversary, honoring decades of entertaining U.S. service members (including Vietnam tours with Bob Hope); the coin is only the second of its kind, with attendees including Linda Hope, Bruce Vilanch, USO CEO Michael Linnington, and Barbara Barrett.
Legendary actress Ann-Margret, just after turning 85 and recovering from an elbow injury, made a rare public appearance to be honored by the USO for decades of service, including three USO tours in Southeast Asia, and she became the organization’s second-ever recipient of its Challenge Coin.
At 82, actress Ann-Margret revealed her love for speed and her passion for riding her lavender Harley-Davidson with white daisies. Reflecting on her career, she shared her determination to stay young at heart and her father's influence on her love for motorcycles. Known for her roles in "Bye Bye Birdie" and "Viva Las Vegas," she reminisced about her experiences with Elvis Presley and Pat Boone. Ann-Margret emphasized her boundless energy and positive outlook on life, crediting her parents for instilling these values in her.