Is it true that John Wayne dodged the draft just so he could pursue his hollywoo!
Question:
Is it true that John Wayne dodged the draft just so he could pursue his hollywood career?
Answers:
It's not true he dodged the draft since he was already 34 years old when Pearl Harbor was attacked. However, he could have joined as others such as Jimmy Stewart did. It is speculated he didn't join so his career would flourish with the other stars off to war. It was also said by one of his ex-wives that John Wayne deeply regretted doing that and tried to make up for it by supporting the troops in the future wars such as Korea and Viet Nam by visiting them there. John Wayne was one of a few stars that visited actual combat areas in Viet Nam.
So, in essence, your question is probably true but only John Wayne knows for sure what his actions were. You can't dispute his love for his country in his public appearances and support.