“All the natural talent he possessed and projected was magnified by being an American and by being a Californian. John Wayne lives forever in the hearts of Americans, and particularly in the hearts of the people of our state, which was his home from the age of 6 years until the day he died in 1979.” —Arnold Schwarzenegger From the frontier towns of his iconic Westerns to the beaches and backlots of California, John Wayne embodied the spirit of the American West. Arnold Schwarzenegger, a legend in his own right, recognized that Duke wasn’t just a star — he was a symbol of American values, shaped by a life lived under the California sun. Duke called California home for over seven decades, and his legacy still echoes through the Golden State — in film, in family, and in the hearts of fans who continue to look to him as a true American original. Happy Birthday, schwarzenegger — thank you for honoring Duke and carrying on the tradition of larger-than-life legends. #JohnWayne #ArnoldSchw...