Duke Salutes the Presidents – All of Them
As we celebrate President’s Day, it’s reasonable to assume that John Wayne would appreciate the fact that the holiday commemorates the office of the president, not a single president’s life.
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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.
Duke’s Pal, Ward Bond
None of John Wayne’s show-business friendships were as enduring, or as entertaining, as the kinship he forged with two men he met around the same time—character actor Ward Bond and director John Ford.
#JohnWayneValues – Fans Weigh In
John Wayne Enterprises dedicates every Thursday to sharing stories of grit, Americana roots, courage, selfless acts, perseverance, strength or right vs. wrong otherwise known as John Wayne Values on our social media channels.
Duke: Family Man, First and Foremost
Thanksgiving is family time, of course. Such occasions were particularly important to John Wayne.
How Artists Pay Homage to “Cowboy” John Wayne: Lady Gaga, Billy Idol, and more
If you’ve listened to Lady Gaga’s Joanne over the past few days, you might have found yourself moving to an upbeat track called “John Wayne.”
John Wayne’s Plea for Civil Political Discourse
In early 2012, when John Wayne Enterprises asked me to begin researching John Wayne: The Genuine Article, a New York Times Bestselling book published in 2013, I had the privilege of going into John Wayne’s personal Archive and examining his private papers first-hand.
John Wayne: Most Patriotic Person in America
Originally posted on brandkeys.com, this article is a study on consumer values in America.
Memorable Mugs
In the early 1950s, John Wayne began a tradition of making specially engraved coffee mugs for all crew and cast members on each of his projects.
Forever Memories
“People ask me all the time what it’s like to be John Wayne’s daughter and I have to say, it’s pretty darn good. He was not only an incredible family man, but he was doting, fun, playful yet also strict.”
