The Duke

Music History Monday by Robert Greenberg

Apr 29, 202415:45Music

John Wayne as Genghis Kahn (1956); not one of his finest cinematic moments We mark the birth of The Duke on April 29, 1899 – 125 years ago today – in Washington D.C. By “The Duke,” we are not here referring to the actor...

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