John Wayne in the News
1942
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Office of War Information, News and Picture Operation-Sweden
John Wayne's photo, along with many other stars of the 1940's were were
sent overseas to be used in Swedish publications during WW2.
1953 - Paramont News
John Wayne promotes the purchase of U.S. War Bonds.
1954 - Paramont News
June Allyson and John Wayne receive the Woman's Home Companion Award.
1960 - Movietone News
While on a tour of 20th Century Fox, 2 daughters of Prime Minister Ikeda
of Japan meet John Wayne.
1965 - National Park Service - Civil War Centennial Commission
John Wayne was part of the many festivities celebrating the 100 Anniversary
of the End of the Civil war.
1966 - Operation Hawthorn
John Wayne visits the 502d and the 327 Infantry in Dakto, South Viet Nam.
He is given a tribal bracelet of the Montagnard people.
1966 - Voice of America
John Wayne does an interview and a gives a press conference after.
1970's - Forestry Dept.
John Wayne appears in "Smokey the Bear" spots to encourage fire prevention.
1970 - Dept. of the Navy - UCLA/ROTC dress parade
John Wayne is asked to speak at the commencements and goes on to pin the
NROTC pistol award medal on a young midshipman.
1970's - Dept. of the Navy
John Wayne films TV spots for the Marine Corps.
1972 - United States Air Force
John Wayne makes the introduction to a tactical airlift movie called "The
Way it Is."
1972 - Operation Homecoming
This was honoring the returning POW's. There were many celebrations including
a luncheon. Among those in attendance were:
John Wayne, Red Skeleton, Ernest Borgnine, Clint Eastwood and the Andrew
Sisters.
1972
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The White House
John Wayne with Richard Nixon and Henry Kissenger.
photo by Robert L. Knudsen
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John
Wayne on the Cover of Life Magazine
 May 7, 1965 photo by John R. Hamilton |
 July 11, 1969 art by Milton Glaser |
 Jan 28, 1972 photo by Bob Willoughby |
To be on the
cover of Life Magazine is quite an honor. John Wayne graced the cover
of this news magazine 3 times. He was a much loved hero in our American
culture, and the public never tired of him.
John Wayne was once quoted as saying,
"Nobody seems to like my acting but the people."
photos courtesy of Life
Magazine
Biography
Ronald
Reagan tribute to his long time friend, John Wayne.
John
Wayne - Patriot
John Wayne
works with the USO, visits the troops and is honored by the military
with a Army RAH-66 Helicopter named the "Duke."
The
Bracelet
The story
behind John Wayne's POW and Montagnard bracelets.
In
the News
John Wayne
was often in the news. Here are some little known news events.
Congressional
Gold Medal
The United
States honors John Wayne with a gold medal.
Duke's
Military Films
John Wayne
represented all branches of the Armed Forces in his movies.
John
Wayne Facts
Are you
wanting to know how tall John Wayne was, where he was born, where he
went to school... Check out this quick fact sheet on the Duke.
Memorable Moments
Special
scenes and quotes in the film career of John Wayne.
John
Wayne Trivia
Fun and
interesting trivia in the life and film career of John Wayne.
John
Wayne Tour
There
are lots of "Duke" places to visit in California. Read our
humorous account of "the John Wayne" tour.
