Media materials for the John Wayne Birthday Centennial Celebration

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	Official John Wayne Birthday Centennial Celebration Graphic 900 x 1265 pixels 3" x 4.217" @ 300dpi The official graphic for the John Wayne Birthday Centennial Celebration in his birthplace town of Winterset, Iowa on May 25-27, 2007
	New John Wayne Birthplace Museum View 1 3000 x 1785 pixels 10" x 5.949" @ 300dpi A planned 8,500 square foot Museum and Learning Center adjacent to the John Wayne Birthplace. This new facility will provide an exciting, interactive experience for the whole family.
	New John Wayne Birthplace Museum View 2 3000 x 1785 pixels 10" x 5.99" @ 300dpi A planned 8,500 square foot Museum and Learning Center adjacent to the John Wayne Birthplace. This new facility will provide an exciting, interactive experience for the whole family.
	Michael Martin Murphey 1194 x 2519 pixels 3.98" x 8.397" @ 300dpi Michael Martin Murphey is America's #1 selling cowboy music singer. He will feature thrilling music from John Wayne movies, classic cowboy songs, and Murphey's original music that tells the tale of the Old West during his two concert performances at the John Wayne Birthday Centennial Celebration.
	Michael Martin Murphey at the John Wayne Birthplace 2272 x 1704 pixels 7.573" x 5.68" @ 300dpi Michael Martin Murphey is America's #1 selling cowboy music singer. He will feature thrilling music from John Wayne movies, classic cowboy songs, and Murphey's original music that tells the tale of the Old West during his two concert performances at the John Wayne Birthday Centennial Celebration.
	Riders in the Sky (Note: Image may be resized but not cropped) 1500 x 1200 pixels 5" x 4" @ 300dpi Riders In The Sky have recorded over 20 albums the past two decades. Their wacky western wit is an integral cornerstone of their live performance. They will present a special concert of John Wayne-themed western music and fun in their concert at the John Wayne Birthday Centennial Celebration.
	Pawnee Bill Bandwagon 979 x 607 pixels 3.263" x 2.023" @ 300dpi This huge wood carved bandwagon was built in 1903 for a cost of $4,000 for Gordon William Lillie, otherwise known as Pawnee Bill. Working in Buffalo Bill's shows starting in 1883, he later starting his own show, then merged with Buffalo Bill again later on. Unlike most carved wagons, the center display carvings are different on each side of the wagon. The Pawnee Bill wagon will be a part of the Old-Fashioned Hometown Parade during the John Wayne Birthday Centennial Celebration.
	John Wayne Birthday Wild West Revue Montage 1800 x 1146 pixels 6" x 3.82" @ 300dpi A montage incorporating many of the performers of the John Wayne Birthday Wild West Revue, patterned after Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Congress of Rough Riders of the World extravaganzas from 1883-1913. The Revue is included with all concerts at the John Wayne Birthday Centennial Celebration.
	Stagecoach 2076 x 1389 pixels 6.92" x 4.93" @ 300dpi The nationally-famous Johnson hitch from Delmar, Iowa consisting of a old west stagecoach with a matched team of six galloping horses will be attacked by a band of marauders, much like in the film Stagecoach, the movie that made John Wayne a star. The stage is part of the John Wayne Birthday Wild West Revue at the Centennial Celebration.
	Ginger and the Top Hands 729 x 1034 pixels 2.463" x 3.447" @ 300dpi Ginger and the Top Hands Rodeo Drill Team was organized in 1998 by team captain and choreographer Ginger Ryals. This dazzling equestrian unit has entertained audiences with their thundering and thrilling precision horseback maneuvers.
	Field Artillery Half Section 2380 x 1700 pixels 7.933" x 5.667" @ 300dpi The Field Artillery Half Section from Fort Sill, Oklahoma is the U.S. Armyís last horse-drawn artillery unit. It is an authentic representation of a World War I artillery unit and is comprised of currently active duty soldiers manning a 75mm cannon accompanied by 8 military mounts. The Half Section is part of the John Wayne Birthday Wild West Revue at the Centennial Celebration.
	Cossack Ivan the Black on Royal Czar 1050 x 1500 pixels 3.5" x 5" @ 300dpi Bob Stifter created the character of Cossack Ivan the Black as a tribute to Buffalo Bill's Congress of Rough Riders of the World. Atop his battle steed, Royal Czar, Ivan’s daredevil stunts include traditional cavalry demonstrations of slicing a watermelon with a saber and striking targets with a nine-foot battle lance, all at a full gallop.
	American Indian Chief Iron Tail on Injun Spirit 1500 x 1050 pixels 5" x 3.5" @ 300dpi One of Buffalo Bill's featured performers, American Indian warrior Chief Iron Tail is portrayed by Chuck Bright, whose fast-paced horseback presentation brings cheering audiences to their feet. He is a part of the John Wayne Birthday Wild West Revue at the Centennial Celebration.
	Stunt Rider Max Reynolds 1392 x 1260 pixels 4.64" x 4.2" @ 300dpi Stunt Rider Max Reynolds is a celebrated western entertainer. Standing on the backs of two running horses he presents death-defying stunts including straddling fire stakes and jumping his team through a ring of fire. He is a part of the John Wayne Birthday Wild West Revue at the Centennial Celebration.
	Trick Rider/Roper Brian Bausch 1203 x 1647 pixels 4.01" x 5.49" @ 300dpi Brian Bausch gives a whirl of silver screen cowboy stunts including trick riding, trick roping and more. he has won many World Championship Cowboy Mounted Shooting events. Brian is a part of the John Wayne Birthday Wild West Revue at the Centennial Celebration.
	Buffalo Bill 1104 x 2094 pixels 3.68" x 6.98" @ 300dpi Buffalo Bill is portrayed by Tom Doroff. Also born in Iowa like John Wayne, Col. William F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) was the most celebrated western showman of all time. He toured the United States and Europe with his western-styled circus for 30 years (1883-1913). The Wild West Revue to be performed at the John Wayne Birthday Centennial Celebration is patterned after his shows
	Annie Oakley 1070 x 1481 pixels 3.567" x 4.937" @ 300dpi Annie Oakley is portrayed by Cathy Wagner. She has painstakingly researched Oakley's career to make her presentation as authentic, skillful and appealing as Miss Annie herself. She is a part of the John Wayne Birthday Wild West Revue at the Centennial Celebration.
	Boyd Magers Western author and Cowboy Symposium host 1060 x 1480 pixels 3.387" x 4.933" @ 300dpi Boyd Magers is an author of several books on westerns. Boyd has moderated over 150 western celebrity guest star discussion panels, and will host the Cowboy Symposiums at the Centennial Celebration.
	Dean Smith John Wayne co-star 1263 x 1579 pixels 3.387" x 4.933" @ 300dpi Native Texan Dean Smith appeared with John Wayne in many of his films. Dean will be appearing as part of the Cowboy Symposiums at the Centennial Celebration.
	Gregg Palmer John Wayne co-star 941 x 1200 pixels 3.137" x 4" @ 300dpi Gregg Palmer is a familiar face in TV and the movies. He appeared with John Wayne in many of his films. Gregg will be appearing as part of the Cowboy Symposiums at the Centennial Celebration. They are a part of the John Wayne Birthday Wild West Revue at the Centennial Celebration
	Edward Faulkner John Wayne co-star 1200 x 1488 pixels 4" x 4.96" @ 300dpi Edward Faulkner appeared in six classic John Wayne films. Edward will be appearing as part of the Cowboy Symposiums at the Centennial Celebration.