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Message:: [QUOTE="TheNickelGuy, post: 8185247, member: 20201"]Western Movie Stars 1979 US Mint John Wayne - AmericanCommemorative 3in. Bronze MedalLarge version [ATTACH=full]1431785[/ATTACH] This is a 1979 Official U.S. Mint issue of the "John Wayne - American" commemorative medal.It was authorized on May 26th, 1979, his 72nd birthday and less than 3 weeks prior to his death on June 11, 1979. A single gold specimen containing 15 troy ounces of .999 gold was minted and presented to his family.In June 1999, the American Film Institute named Wayne 13th among the Greatest Male Screen Legends of All Time. John Wayne "The Duke" was born Marion Mitchell Morrison on May 26, 1907. I have a picture on my man cave wall of him from the movie Chisum. Alongside is Clint Eastwood as Josey Wales.Between 1926 and 1976, Wayne appeared in over 170 motion pictures.I might have seen them all where he played a leading role and some many times but my favorite is probably True Grit. [ATTACH=full]1431782[/ATTACH] Rooster Cogburn : Baby sister, I was born game and I intend to go out that way. 1970 Gary Cooper - MontanaMedallic Art Co Bronze State Medal [ATTACH=full]1431768[/ATTACH] Gary Cooper was an American film actor known for his natural, authentic, and understated acting style and screen performances. His career spanned thirty-five years, from 1925 to 1960, and included leading roles in eighty-four feature films. Some of my favorites are:High NoonThe Pride of the YankeesSergeant YorkMr. Deeds Goes to TownMeet John Doe But I can watch any movie with Gary Cooper and some I have seen dozens of times. Definitely in my top 10 favorite people on the silver screen. Cooper was one of the founding members of the Motion Picture Alliance for the Preservation of American Ideals a conservative organization dedicated, according to its statement of principles, to preserving the "American way of life" and opposing communism and fascism.The organization — whose membership included Walter Brennan, Laraine Day, Walt Disney, Clark Gable, Hedda Hopper, Ronald Reagan, Barbara Stanwyck, and John Wayne — advised the United States Congress to investigate communist influence in the motion picture industry.On October 23, 1947, Cooper appeared before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) and was asked if he had observed any "communistic influence" in Hollywood.Cooper recounted statements he'd heard suggesting that the Constitution was out of date and that Congress was an unnecessary institution—comments that Cooper said he found to be "very un-American".He also testified that he had rejected several scripts because he thought they were "tinged with communist ideas". Cooper's ability to project his own personality onto the characters he played contributed to his appearing natural and authentic on screen. The screen persona he sustained throughout his career represented the ideal American hero. [ATTACH=full]1431769[/ATTACH] 1981 Ronald Reagan Yosemite Bronze medal1981 Ronald Reagan Inaugural Bronze medal1981 Ronald Reagan Presidential Bronze MedalMedallic Art Co [ATTACH=full]1431789[/ATTACH]  I count he was an actor in about 69 films and appeared on many television shows. One of his most famous movie roles was in 1940, he played the role of George "The Gipper" Gipp in the film Knute Rockne, All American.I like the roles he played in Western films and TV shows. [ATTACH=full]1431777[/ATTACH] Governor of California 1967–1975 Two term conservative Republican as President of the US.When Reagan left office in 1989, he held an approval rating of sixty-eight percent, one of the highest ratings for departing presidents in the modern era. March 30, 1981 Reagan, his press secretary James Brady, Washington police officer Thomas Delahanty, and Secret Service agent Tim McCarthy were struck by gunfire from would-be assassin John Hinckley Jr. Although "close to death" upon arrival at George Washington University Hospital, Reagan was stabilized in the emergency room, then underwent emergency exploratory surgery.He recovered and was released from the hospital on April 11, becoming the first serving U.S. president to survive being shot in an assassination attempt. August 1984, Reagan made the following joke: Quote:"My fellow Americans, I'm pleased to tell you today that I've signed legislation that will outlaw Russia forever. We begin bombing in five minutes." Reagan was a fan of Jelly Beans. Although he had planned an active post-presidency, Reagan disclosed in November 1994 that he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease earlier that year. Afterward, his informal public appearances became more infrequent as the disease progressed, finally dying of pneumonia due to the Alzheimer's. 1983 Jimmy StewartMedallic Art Co [ATTACH=full]1431770[/ATTACH] James Maitland Stewart (May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997) was an American actor and military officer who is among the most honored and popular stars in film history.Jimmy Stewart reportedly did not like the name "Jimmy". I have not seen another of these medals, and this is not in the best of condition, having some tiny dark spots, but I just had to have one. Stewart was known for his distinctive drawl and down-to-earth persona. Many of the films in which he starred have become enduring classics. He also had a noted military career and was a World War II and Vietnam War veteran and pilot, who rose to the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Air Force Reserve, becoming the highest-ranking actor in military history. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America's highest civilian award, by his friend President Ronald Reagan at the White House in 1985. Who doesn't love Jimmy Stewart? My favorites movies he acted in were the westerns."Winchester '73" tops my list.If I had a chance to ask one question about that movie, I would ask why, before taking his shots to win the rifle, why did he lay it sideways and then sharply turn it upright before firing? I've watched the 3 hour "How The West Was Won" many times. He had the opening scene and was one of the main characters, playing Linus Rawlings, a trapper, and mountain man for a good third of the movie. Right now, I am sure I have at least a half dozen movies of his recorded on my smart TV."It's a Wonderful Life" is a must watch every year around Christmas. Rich Little did a great impersonation of him, many others have too, but I think Rich Little was the best.No ... Jimmy Stewart did Jimmy Stewart the best! Jimmy Stewart is one of my 8x10 pictures hanging in my man cave. He wore this same hat in all his western movies. [ATTACH=full]1431771[/ATTACH] He was born in Indiana Pennsylvania, near the border of Indiana. There is a Jimmy Stewart museum there and his statue stands outside the courthouse which is also part of this medals theme. [ATTACH=full]1431772[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]

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