John Wayne
Feb 20, 2015 19:15:55 #
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Feb 20, 2015 19:28:44 #
The Duke can put in across like no one else :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Feb 21, 2015 01:06:39 #
tramsey wrote:
The Duke can put in across like no one else :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
That's for sure!!! A great man who really believed in this country.
Feb 21, 2015 09:18:06 #
Feb 21, 2015 09:28:07 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
Have a retired pilot friend who flew the Duke and wife around when he was still making movies. He said they were both teriffic people, that JW had a wonderful sense of humor, and that his wife Pilar, was one of the nicest ladies he ever met.
Feb 21, 2015 09:46:34 #
Feb 21, 2015 10:56:23 #
Well done. I have seen it before but love it each time I see it.
God Bless our great country, America.
Dennis
God Bless our great country, America.
Dennis
Feb 21, 2015 11:06:10 #
Feb 21, 2015 12:17:54 #
A years-ago John Wayne fan, I've had to step back and view him from a distance while reconsidering his status: whether an American patriot or a despicable WWII draft-dodger.
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/1055/was-john-wayne-a-draft-dodger
"In 1944, Wayne received a 2-A classification, "deferred in support of [the] national interest." A month later the Selective Service decided to revoke many previous deferments and reclassified him 1-A. But Wayne's studio appealed and got his 2-A status reinstated until after the war ended.
People who knew Wayne say he felt bad about not having served. During the War (WWII) he'd even gotten into a few fights with servicemen who wondered why he wasn't in uniform. Some think his guilty conscience was one reason he became such a superpatriot later. The fact remains that the man who came to symbolize American patriotism and pride had a chance to do more than just act the part, and he let it pass."
Regardless of your conclusion, Wayne never served in the military, as did many other movie stars whose patriotism overrode their movie star ambitions.
http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/1055/was-john-wayne-a-draft-dodger
"In 1944, Wayne received a 2-A classification, "deferred in support of [the] national interest." A month later the Selective Service decided to revoke many previous deferments and reclassified him 1-A. But Wayne's studio appealed and got his 2-A status reinstated until after the war ended.
People who knew Wayne say he felt bad about not having served. During the War (WWII) he'd even gotten into a few fights with servicemen who wondered why he wasn't in uniform. Some think his guilty conscience was one reason he became such a superpatriot later. The fact remains that the man who came to symbolize American patriotism and pride had a chance to do more than just act the part, and he let it pass."
Regardless of your conclusion, Wayne never served in the military, as did many other movie stars whose patriotism overrode their movie star ambitions.
Feb 21, 2015 14:35:51 #
Jackinthebox wrote:
Ho hum..........Looks like you are advertising videos for sale?
Feb 21, 2015 18:22:10 #
Feb 21, 2015 20:35:52 #
Well thank you Jackel :evil: , I hope you feel better now.
Jackel wrote:
A years-ago John Wayne fan, I've had to step back ... (show quote)
Feb 21, 2015 21:19:11 #
Feb 21, 2015 21:38:38 #
The Duke, one of America's greatest American actors. Don't think he ever said a bad word about our great country. He may never have served in our Armed Services but he sure put a lot of great feelings into the hearts of our citizens. And who knows how many heroes he helped to develop throughout his lifetime. Mahalo Duke for your believes.
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