Will Rogers - Wikipedia
WEBWilliam Penn Adair Rogers (November 4, 1879 – August 15, 1935) was an American vaudeville performer, actor, and humorous social commentator. He was born as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, in the Indian Territory (now part of Oklahoma), and is known as "Oklahoma's Favorite Son". [2] .
TOP 25 QUOTES BY WILL ROGERS (of 709) | A-Z Quotes
WEBDiscover Will Rogers famous and rare quotes. Share funny quotes by Will Rogers and quotations about politics and business. "After eating an entire bull, a mountain lion..."
Will Rogers | About Will Rogers | American Masters - PBS
WEBApr 26, 1999 · Though remembered primarily for his rope-work and quick wit, Rogers remains the quintessential example of the great and patriotic American. "I never met a man I didn’t like." H.L. Mencken called...
Will Rogers — An American Legend – Will Rogers Today
WEBA champion of aviation, Will Rogers was a friend of presidents from Teddy Roosevelt to Franklin Roosevelt, a radio commentator and star of both silent and talkie movies. He also was a loyal and faithful husband beloved and respected by his children.
Will Rogers - Roosevelt Campaign Speech (1932) - YouTube
WEBWill Rogers makes speech in support of the presidential candidate Franklin D. Roosevelt. (therefore this presumably dates from 1932 or 1933). The noted comic says he is not wasting any...
Rogers, Will - Encyclopedia.com
WEBMay 23, 2018 · Will Rogers expressed a liking for Franklin D. Roosevelt as early as 1928, when Roosevelt was running for governor of New York. As Roosevelt progressed toward the presidency, Rogers became increasingly political.
Will Rogers Biography - life, family, childhood, children, death, …
WEBOne of the most celebrated humorists (writers of clever humor) and public figures of his day, Will Rogers offered dry, whimsical commentaries on a variety of political, social, and economic issues, and he became the voice of the "average" citizen.
Breaking Trail: The Life of Will Rogers
WEBNov 3, 2023 · His tragic death in a plane crash on August 15, 1935, rocked the nation and set off a period of national mourning. Will Rogers was an American icon. He was the common man that everyone could relate to, and his death left a hole in several hearts.
Biography - The Official Licensing Website of Will Rogers
WEBAs a result of his status as a nationally beloved figure and powerful political pundit, Will also came to know many world leaders. He was a guest at the White House and a friend of Presidents Calvin Coolidge and Franklin Roosevelt. Sadly, Will’s life …
Will Rogers | Biography, Shows, Movies, & Facts | Britannica
WEBAug 11, 2024 · Will Rogers, American entertainer, radio personality, film actor, and writer who was famous for his pithy and homespun humor and social commentary. He appeared in the Ziegfeld Follies and in such films as They Had to See Paris, A Connecticut Yankee, State Fair, Steamboat ’Round the Bend, and In Old Kentucky.
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