Grand “Daddy of ‘em All”
No bucking tradition here—Cheyenne Frontier Days is hopping back in the saddle for another wild ride. Written by Jenn Thornton…
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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.
Wayne in LA
A young Marion Morrison (far left) with his family in 1917. In a two-parter, On Location follows a young “Duke”…
Of Myths & Men
Behind the scenes with Wyatt Earp, John Wayne and an only-in-Hollywood tale. Written by Jenn Thornton Given the lawmen that…
Dress of Duke
John Wayne’s onscreen costumes—studied and selected by the actor himself—paid tribute to the West while telegraphing the look of the…
Asia Pacific’s Arlington
A tribute to resistance, sacrifice and brothers in arms, Manila American Cemetery and Memorial takes us Back to Bataan. Written by…
Next Stop, Nevada!
The Journal goes on location with John Wayne to the Silver State in remembrance of the actor’s beloved last film The Shootist. …
Hometown Hero
A tribute to the fearless spirit of a defining American figure, the new Amelia Earhart Hangar Museum touches down in Atchison, Kansas.
Like Father, Like Daughter
The Journal talks to best-selling Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito novelist Anne Hillerman—the first honoree in our Icons of the West series—on how the West is written.
Duke’s Coastal Haven
With the Paddle Up Pickleball Tournament and John Wayne Grit Series set for this April, On Location with John Wayne sets sail for the legend’s California coastal home—Newport Beach.
