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John Wayne was a true child of the 20th Century, having been born in 1907 and a high-profile Hollywood star for nearly all of it. The sea change of the 1960s was unprecedented in the century, and brought with it a series of cultural, social and even technological transformations that would bear permanent imprint upon America. During the 1960s, Wayne would continue his career as an actor, director and producer while widening his scope as a public figure, advocating for values he held dear, whether they synched with the current mood of the day or not.
Like in previous decades, Wayne was discerningly using his star power to advocate for that which he believed in—and in the 1960s, there was much for him to advocate for, and not just politically. When initially diagnosed with cancer, for instance, Duke—known to millions as a tough-as-nails man of action—was hesitant to share his condition with the public. He soon reconsidered and lent his name and face generously to cancer awareness, elevating a serious national health issue and inspiring others to openly share their diagnoses. It was the first step in what would be a sustained effort to eradicate the disease, continued to this day via the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. A few months after his lung cancer surgery, Wayne was back in the saddle in Durango, Mexico, starring as John Elder in The Sons of Katie Elder(1965). A card-carrying stunt man and consummate professional, Duke insisted on doing his own action scenes like gun fighting, horseback riding and repeatedly diving into the water. The show, like Duke, had to go on.
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