You can't get more 'American' than John Wayne. For some reason, he made a record. It dominated the cutout bins for a long time in the late '70's.
So when you're grilling hot dogs, drinking beer and watching the carnage of war depicted with pretty fireworks - think of that great American. He never served in the military, but criticized others who avoided service. He was never a cowboy, but played one in the movies. He was a mouthpiece for conservative causes. He detested hippies. In a nutshell, he represented the conservative establishment that the '60's tried to overturn.
John Wayne - America, Why I Love Her (RCA 1973)
Just for fun, here's an excerpt.
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