Did I mention 50 years ago? This statue is really the only thing I remember from that visit, along with its accompanying quote, "I never met a man I didn't like," Rogers' most famous quotation. I'm happy to have been able to gain more context on Oklahoma's favorite son.
It has to have been 50 years since I was in this treasure of a place. The Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore, Oklahoma, is a rare opportunity to honor someone who was not a politician yet had so much influence on politics. Will Rogers - not Roy Rogers - was an entertainer, trick roper, western star, and comedian whose quotes are every bit as provocative and interesting as Mark Twain. I was only able to spend about 45 minutes in the museum, but I was able to snap several photos along the way.
Did I mention 50 years ago? This statue is really the only thing I remember from that visit, along with its accompanying quote, "I never met a man I didn't like," Rogers' most famous quotation. I'm happy to have been able to gain more context on Oklahoma's favorite son.
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