The second, Make America John Wayne Again, is an invitation to be party to what Wayne espoused his entire life: America itself. Her open debate, civil discourse and equal opportunity for all.

(1970s) Series of regional TV commercials for Great Western Savings Bank. (1970s) Spoken word album: "America, Why I Love Her". (1999) TV commercial (in computerized, virtual image): Coors Beer.

"Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway."

By the late 1950s, John Wayne came to realize that through his films he had become an iconic symbol of what it means to be an American, a responsibility that he never shirked from or took lightly.

Wayne was America's cowboy. He was the war effort on film. He worked to root out communists in Hollywood. He was a man who believed in patriotism when many Americans tried to give that a bad name.

Of course, the most memorable contribution of John Wayne was his unwavering support of our Armed Forces. He often visited with military members and even made trips to Japan and Vietnam through his several tours with the USO to boost the troops' spirits in the Pacific.

Famous quotes in English

"It don't take a very big person to carry a grudge." "Speak your mind, but ride a fast horse." "There never was a horse that couldn't be rode; never was a cowboy who couldn't be throwed." "Don't squat with your spurs on."

10 of the Best John Wayne Quotes

• "A man deserves a second chance, but keep an eye on him." "If everything isn't black-and-white, I say why the hell not?"
• "I won't be wronged. I won't be insulted.
• "A man ought to do what he thinks is best." - Hondo (1953)
• "A big mouth don't make a big man." - The Cowboys (1972)

But Wayne wasn't just someone. He was The Duke, commanding the attention of film audiences for five decades in which his star never dimmed. On-screen, while playing sports stars and leading men, he carved out the quintessential models for the American cowboy and American fighting man.

Short motivational quotes

• “Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.” -
• “Opportunities don't happen, you create them.” -
• “Love your family, work super hard, live your passion.” -
• “It is never too late to be what you might have been.” -

7 Most Powerful Quotes That Inspire

• The Power of Words.
• “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi.
• “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D.
• “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” – Albert Einstein.
• Navigating Life's Challenges.