Brock: "So we have yet another piece for you this month. This time about iconic American actor John Wayne. Wayne wasn't just the template for masculinity for an entire generation, he was also a staunch conservative and anti-Communist. Much of his work reflects his political views. As always, nothing makes us happier than seeing our work shared far and wide. Thanks! Sam Ammo.com
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John Wayne is an American Hollywood icon every bit the equal of James Dean or Marilyn Monroe.
He is also a man from another era, a man whose conservatism came as
naturally as walking down the street. Affectionately known as “The
Duke,” he spent three decades as a top box office draw with 179 film and television credits to his name
Before The Duke: Marion Robert Morrison
His story is as American as his values. Born Marion Robert Morrison in Iowa at a whopping 13 pounds, his family relocated to Southern California. His family first arrived in America from Ireland in 1799 and his grandfather was a Civil War veteran. His nickname was bestowed upon him in childhood (“Little Duke” at the time) by a milkman amused by the omnipresence of Wayne’s Airdale Terrier, Duke.
Wayne attended the University of Southern California where he studied pre-law and played football for the Trojans before a broken collarbone from a bodysurfing accident ended his college athletic career. Losing his athletic scholarship forced Wayne to drop out of school.
He was first hired by the legendary Western director, John Ford, and silent Western star, Tom Mix. It was Mix who then introduced him to Wyatt Earp, who Wayne credited with his on-screen mannerisms.
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