32nd Annual Odyssey Ball – John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary
Each spring, more than 500 people attend the John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary’s largest gala fundraiser, the Odyssey Ball.
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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.
When Duke Met the Grunts
When John Wayne arrived in Vietnam in the summer of 1966 to visit American troops at the height of the Vietnam War as part of a tour co-sponsored by the USO’s Hollywood Overseas Committee and the U.S. Department of Defense, he was still in the early phases of developing the 1968 feature film he would eventually direct and star in, The Green Berets.
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.
Interview with Curator Laurie Kratochvil for “Hollywood and The American West”
John Wayne Enterprises and the John R. Hamilton Archives were proud to collaborate with photography veteran Laurie Kratochvil to bring the new photography Exhibition “Hollywood and the American West” to the public.
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.
Hollywood & The American West – Behind the Scenes
Starting February 3rd visitors of all ages will have the chance to view a photography collection that captures the essence of old Hollywood Westerns.
#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.”
