Tag: Marion Morrison
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Unveiling John Wayne’s Roots: The Fascinating Story of His Birthplace
BROOKLYN, Iowa — A new historical marker unveiled here May 28 pays homage to a movie star who lived in the community as a child. John Wayne, who was born Marion Morrison, moved with his family in 1909 to a privately owned home at 717 Jackson St. in Brooklyn. His father, a pharmacist, moved the…