Will rogers sr biography donald day

Chapter 1 — 1:10 Introduction

Announcer: Oklahoma’s favorite son used to say, “My ancestors didn’t come over on the Mayflower, but they met the boat.” Will Rogers, who had a rich Cherokee heritage was born in Indian Territory in 1879.

He was killed nearly 56 years later in Alaska Territory when an experimental airplane crashed. Will Rogers was many things, an important writer, a philosopher, a wit, an actor, a skilled horseman and roper. He was known to his family

as Uncle Will.

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William Penn Adair Rogers (November 4, – August 15, ) was an American vaudeville performer, actor, and humorous social commentator.

The Autobiography of Will Rogers / Selected and Edited by Donald Day ; with a Foreword by Will Rogers, Jr. and Jim Rogers.

Will Rogers: A biography by Day, Donald ; Binding.

Will Rogers (William Penn Adair Rogers), one of America's beloved humorists and Oklahoma's dearest native son, was born November 4, , in Indian Territory.

In this interview, you will hear the grand niece of Will Rogers, Coke Meyer, talk about Uncle Will at home and his love for his family, ice cream and chili, his horses and Christmastime. President Franklin Roosevelt said of his death, “Will was an old friend of mine, a humorist and beloved by all.” Will Rogers was known everywhere for his gentle humor and as the ambassador of good will.

Now, Coke Meyer’s remembrance of her Uncle Will is preserved through the generous funding of our sponsors wh