Wow, John Wayne is surely an icon to have a museum built for him!
When I was in high school, I remember a discussion about US Culture.
In most countries, what commonly identifies the people of that country is their language.
In the US, it isn't language... but movies and sports... it is what is commonly shared by everyone.
That is so true! I doubt if there is anyone in America who would not know the sayings from movies "there is no place like home" and "click your heels together three times" and "to infinity and beyond". Or "Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn." we talk to each other in lines from movies!