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Fighting for Freedom:  a salute to the troops with John Wayne. Cover Image Book Book

Fighting for Freedom: a salute to the troops with John Wayne.

Kerrigan, Courtney. (Added Author).

Summary:

While iconic actor John Wayne is remembered for his roles portraying our nation's servicemen on the big screen, many do not know just how far his support and admiration of our troops went offscreen. The Wayne family has opened their archives to share the correspondence Duke kept with soldiers and presidents, unforgettable photographs of his visits overseas in Vietnam and comments from our soldiers on why John Wayne movies represent the best values for the American military tradition. From throwing back a few cold ones to having personal conversations and visiting the wounded vets―readers will get a glimpse of Wayne in action with America's greatest, in addition to taking a trip down memory lane of Wayne's films, his original costumes, guns and other props.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781942556237
  • ISBN: 1942556233
  • Physical Description: 208 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
  • Publisher: New York : Media Lab Books, 2016.
Subject: History > Military > United States.

Available copies

  • 2 of 2 copies available at Evergreen Indiana.

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  • 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
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Barton Rees Pogue Mem. PL - Upland 791.43 WAY (Text) 76277000038490 Nonfiction* Available -
Linton PL - Linton 335 FIG (Text) 30149000784867 Non-Fiction Available -

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    "Give the American people a good cause, and there's nothing they can't lick."
    - John Wayne

    Nobody loved this country more than John Wayne, and nobody had more gratitude for the everyday Americans who put on a uniform and held the line than Duke. He brought to the big screen heroic exploits of our country's servicemen and -women in films such as Sands of Iwo Jima, The Longest Day and more, creating memorable characters and crafting epic tales while honoring our nation's heroes as only John Wayne could.

    But what many fans don't know is that the actor's work was just the tip of the iceberg when it came to supporting the troops. With Fighting for Freedom, the Wayne Family has opened up its archives to reveal personal letters between Duke and the troops, unfortgettable photographs of the actor visiting the front lines in Vietnam, and comments from our soldiers about why John Wayne's movies represent the best values of the American military tradition.

    Inside you'll find:
    - Exclusive letters and other correspondence between Duke and American soldiers, from the most humble private to Commanders in Chief
    - Stories from family and friends about how Duke always made time for the troops
    - Insights from soldiers recounting the John Wayne movies that inspired them

    Fighting for Freedom offers anyone who loves John Wayne and America the ultimate celebration of both.

  • McMillan Palgrave
    With Fighting for Freedom, the Wayne Family has opened their archives to share the correspondence Duke kept with soldiers and presidents, unforgettable photographs of his visits overseas in Vietnam, as well as comments from our soldiers on why John Wayne movies represent the best values of the American military tradition.

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