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Old 05-26-2020, 06:50 PM
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Just exactly what did Mr. Wayne give to America especially during World War II, and after the War ?
Well, he starred in 142 movies, some of which are iconic war movies and inspire patriotism. Some romanticize our nation's frontier heritage, a source of national pride and identity. Many foreigners think of Monument Valley as John Wayne Country so his movies have helped the Navajo Nation economically by generating tourism. I could go on...
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