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      • John Wayne’s personal patriotism was never idle bluster. Few would ever know but in 1943 he flew to Washington D.C to volunteer in person for service in the Office of Strategic Services – the CIA of World War II.
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  2. Jun 10, 2022 · 'The Green Berets' actor John Wayne once revealed the real reason why he didn't serve in the military, showcasing why he was a 'super patriot.'

  3. Aug 3, 2021 · Including John Ford, John Wayne appeared to be a hypocrite who only interested in playing a patriot when the role happened to suit him. However, there is some evidence that Wayne at least made a cursory effort to be deployed at some point later in the war.

  4. Feb 24, 2016 · John Wayne was the star of countless World War II movies, many of them good, and an outspoken patriot. So why didn't he serve?

  5. May 5, 2021 · At one point during the war, the need for more men in uniform caused the U.S. military brass to change Waynes draft status to 1-A, fit for duty. But Hollywood studios intervened on his behalf...

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  6. May 22, 2024 · In fact, despite having the persona of being a true patriot and starring in multiple war movies, the reality is that John Wayne never served in the Armed Forces. And, to make matters even more confusing, the reason why the actor avoided service remains clouded in mystery.

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  7. John Wayne’s personal patriotism was never idle bluster. Few would ever know but in 1943 he flew to Washington D.C to volunteer in person for service in the Office of Strategic Services – the CIA of World War II.

  8. Mar 28, 2019 · It was probably this guilt that made John Wayne an ardent patriot in the later decades of his life; his attitude toward other men who chose not to serve in subsequent conflicts was clearly dictated by intense nationalism.