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GENE AUTRY’S COWBOY CODE

1. The cowboy must never shoot first, hit a smaller man or take unfair advantage.
2. He must never go back on his word or a trust confided in him.
3. He must always tell the truth.
4. He must be gentle with children, the elderly and small animals.
5. He must not advocate or posses racially or religiously intolerant ideas.
6. He must help people in distress.
7. He must be a good worker.
8. He must keep himself clean in thought, speech, action and personal habits.
9. He must respect women, parents and his nation’s laws.
10. The cowboy is a patriot.

Gene Autry was known as America’s singing cowboy in the 1930’s. He had a huge following of young radio listeners who greatly respected him.