Today is John Wayne's Birthday and Memorial Day. On Memorial Day we honor the men and women who have given their lives for our freedom while serving our country in the United States Armed Forces.​​​​​​​​​ John Wayne is pictured in a series of photographs from his various USO Tours including his trip to Saigon, South Vietnam in 1966 and his tour of the South Pacific in 1942 and 1943. During WWII Duke visited American bases in New Guinea, New Britain, and Australia. During World War II, John Wayne dedicated himself to volunteering whatever spare time he had to the war effort. Some of his contributions included serving up Thanksgiving turkeys at the Hollywood Canteen, going on tour with the USO and, most importantly, portraying the American serviceman with dignity, bravery and rectitude. Decades later, Duke continued to lift troops’ spirits by visiting the frontlines of Vietnam, proving his lifelong commitment to America’s soldiers. “They’re where 130 degrees is a cool day, where they...