John Wayne, By the Decades: Origins
From Marion Morrison to John Wayne—the roots of an icon in the making.
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The Journal
The John Wayne Journal is a collection of stories that celebrate the legacy of John Wayne through art, events, special collaborations, and more.
A Shared Crusade
The Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum pays tribute to the landmark Cancer Act on its 50th anniversary—with a special salute to John Wayne.
Big Jake at 50
Bringing together John Wayne and his three sons, the endearing 1971 Western saw a torch pass to a new generation.
Destination, Hollywood
Delve into the art and magic of moviemaking at the sprawling new Academy Museum—and take a fresh look at one of John Wayne’s most notable films, The Searchers.
Chapter & Verse
A classic spoken-word album by John Wayne spawns a patriotic picture-book for kids.
The Western Imagination
A writer, an award and John Wayne—sounds like a pretty good story.
Saddlery to Stardom
The small Colorado saddle shop that John Wayne brought to Hollywood and beyond.
Wayne for America!
In the spirit of election season, two John Wayne-inspired campaigns get our vote.
Wayne on the Range
America’s quintessential on-screen cowboy took the reins in Hollywood—and of a cattle operation to boot.
