Popular Culture: John Wayne's America?
Panelists talked about the myth and legend of the late actor John Wayne and the hold he has on his many fans. Garry Wills wrote the book Joh… read more
Panelists talked about the myth and legend of the late actor John Wayne and the hold he has on his many fans. Garry Wills wrote the book John Wayne’s America: The Politics of Celebrity which focused on American values and Hollywood. Following their presentations, the panelists answered questions from members of the audience. close
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- Ray Merlock Professor University of South Carolina->Communications
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Garry Wills Historian and Author
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