John Wayne (1907-1979) LETS TEACH AMERICAN KIDS THESE QUALITIES

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[boltCutter]

That was the only actor/actress I ever respected or liked. He was a true hero to me growing up (though he was a little before my time). I still watch his movies today, over and over. We need another John Wayne.

[RJCogburn]

Republic. I like the sound of the word. It means people can live free, talk free, go or come, buy or sell, be drunk or sober, however they choose.

Actually, it's

Freedom. I like the sound of the word. It means people can come and go, buy and sell, be drunk or sober, however they choose.

[mommadooo3]

John Wayne - American Patriot

John Wayne had a deep love for his country. This patriotism is reflected throughout his life. He had wanted to go into the military but an old football injury prevented it. He is quoted as saying,
"More than anything else, I wanted to go to Annapolis and become an officer in the Navy. It was a terrible disappointment when I didn't make it."

The American public may have lost the chance at a great officer but John Wayne never failed us. He worked with the USO (United Service Organization) in supporting US troops from WW2 through to Vietnam. His visits cheered and encouraged many a young service man. Duke wore Capt. Stephen P Hanson's "Prisoner of War" bracelet after the Marine was shot down over Laos, Vietnam. Sadly, Hanson never came home but John Wayne stayed in contact with his wife and young son.

[RJCogburn]

[dts32041]

Nope it is republic went to several sites to be sure.

Even have a sound bite.

[RJCogburn]

"Well, my tail feathers may droop a little, and my waddle show, but I can still out crow anything in the barn yard."

[RJCogburn]

You are correct.

Guess I better stick to True Grit from now on!

[Cinnamon Girl]

I didn't know it until I saw "Stagecoach" a few weeks ago, but Marion was one HOT guy.

[BibChr]

I'm a guy, and I have to agree with you totally, and am glad you said it. He wasn't pretty-boy handsome, but a solid, masculine, comfortable with himself, good-looking warm-smiling guy.

I'll say another. I think he was 'way UNDER-rated as an actor. As I watch (and re-watch) The Quiet Man, and a lot of his others (Red River, etc.), the old canard about him just playing himself... nuh uh. Maybe he had a limited range, but within that range, he embodied those characters and brought them to life very convincingly and involvingly. You can see the wheels moving in his head, his eyes say a lot... the man could act.

Dan

[dts32041]

Don't worry happens to the best of us.

[ezo4]

as far as Im concerned he did.

[lainie]

There was a time when movie stars were really movie stars. ~sigh~

What has happened to these people?

[ATOMIC_PUNK]

bumps

[ATOMIC_PUNK]

WOW 2003 and still here cool

[InsaneJane]

And still here in 2010.

John Wayne was a real man. A man you could trust to help teach children proper respect and humanity. A man who earned and deserved the respect of most of the world.

Today’s actors think popularity makes them a “good person” regardless of how ill-mannered, illegal and ugly they act or dress. They’re spoiled brats whom apparently think we OWE them respect. I owe the overpaid camera hams nothing.

[ATOMIC_PUNK]

Ditto