- "I saw him once at a USO show in Passaic. You can eat him with a spoon."
- ―Angie Martinelli[src]
Passaic is a city located in the state of New Jersey.
History
Captain America's USO Shows
Steve Rogers was chosen as the new public hero of World War II due to his heroic persecution of Heinz Kruger in the streets of New York City. The event became a front page in the newspapers, and Senator Brandt realized he had potential as a public symbol to boost the morale of the nation, and promote the purchasal of War Bonds.
Rogers joined the USO and began touring the nation in a colorful costume as "Captain America", accompanied by a chorus named the Star Spangled Singers,[1] Passaic being one of the many cities visited.[2]
Rogers' shows included Rogers' speech about the role of the common citizen during the war, a dancing show by the Star Spangled Singers, feats showing Rogers' strength, a climatic moment when Captain America punched another actor portraying Adolf Hitler and the possibility of getting an autograph or a photo with Captain America.[1]
Angie Martinelli attended one of these shows in Passaic, becoming more than impressed with Rogers' physique.[2]