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Will Rogers was a world renowned actor, radio host, tv host, and cowboy. He starred in many movies. My most favorite one is the roping fool. He only died at 55 years old, in a plane crash with wiley post. He had many friends in his life, young and old. He was just such a nice person it was hard to not be friends with him. His life was full of excitement and fun and there was never a dull moment when you were around ole Will Rogers. William Penn Adair Rogers was born on November 4th, 1879(Learn about Will, 2016). It was election day in the rogers family home known as ¨the white house on the verdigris river”(Learn about Will, 2016). At this time the state was still known as indian territory(Learn about Will, 2016). His parents were Clement …show more content…

His mom had eight children including him(Learn about Will, 2016). Four of his siblings died(Learn about Will, 2016). Will had three older sisters to look up too(Learn about Will, 2016). Will was setting on his mothers lap and learning a lot, but when he wasn't, he was out helping his dad run cattle(Learn about Will, 2016). Out there is where he learned how to use a rope to do rope tricks(Learn about Will, 2016). When he got older he used this ability to become famous (Learn about Will, …show more content…

He was planning a long term trip with Wiley Post(The Official Licensing Website of Will Rogers). He had already been around the world reporting(The Official Licensing Website of Will Rogers). It was in Alaska when he took off for his last flight(The Official Licensing Website of Will Rogers). His death was felt throughout the world(The Official Licensing Website of Will Rogers). He was laid to rest in Los Angeles(The Official Licensing Website of Will Rogers). Later on his wife built a memorial in claremore oklahoma, in 1938 it was dedicated by Franklin Roosevelt(The Official Licensing Website of Will Rogers). In 1944 they moved his body and his sons body, Fred who died at age of two, to the museum(The Official Licensing Website of Will Rogers). That same year Betty also died and she rests there with them(The Official Licensing Website of Will

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