On Wednesday, May 26, Anita Swift, granddaughter of film legend John Wayne, will return to the Fort Worth Stockyards to do another live reading of America, Why I Love Her at the John Wayne: An American Experience museum on John Wayne Day (The Duke’s birthday)!
The children’s book, America, Why I Love Her, is derived from the original poem by John Mitchum that was made famous through John Wayne’s Grammy-nominated recording in 1973. In this rendition, readers can follow “Little Duke” across the country as he celebrates the beauty of America with his furry sidekick and sense of patriotism.
Don’t miss celebrating John Wayne Day in The Stockyards with the Wayne family this Wednesday. Anita will read at the museum at 2:30 PM CT - following a live gun fight outside! For more on the John Wayne Day festivities, click HERE.
About the Exhibit: Sprawling over 10,000 square feet, the John Wayne: An American Experience exhibit is structured to give you an intimate tour of the life of John Wayne. Starting with his early childhood and career, each room highlights an aspect of The Duke’s legacy. For the film aficionados, an extensive gallery called the “Life on Screen” highlights the most iconic film props and costumes. In the “America, Why I Love Her” gallery, guests can immerse themselves in patriotism through Grammy-nominated original poems recited by John Wayne.