Bill Mauldin
Editorial Cartoonist and World War II veteran
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About Bill Mauldin
The illustrator was best known for his 1963 work that depicted the statue of Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial after the killing of President John. F. Kennedy. He is also the author of books "Up Front" (1945), 'Back home" (1947), and "The Brass Ring" (1971).
Career
During World War II he joined the Arizona National Guard and did volunteer work for the department's newspaper. 'Willie and Joe" cartoon foot soldiers were among his creations during that time.
The cartoonist also worked for the American soldier's publication "Stars and Stripes" in 1943.
Mauldin was engaged in freelance writing aside from his cartooning career. He made several illustrated articles for American weekly Life magazine, and others such as "Sports Illustrated", "The Saturday Evening Post" and others.
He worked with the Chicago daily newspaper Chicago Sun-Times in 1962.
Honors
He was awarded the Walter Cronkite Award for "Excellence in Journalism".
On May 19, 1991, he was inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame.
Mauldin was also given a Pulitzer Prize for his work during the war.
Death
His death was reported on January 22, 2003, after he suffered complications from Alzheimer's disease.
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F.A.Q. about Bill Mauldin
When is his birthday?
Bill Mauldin's birthday is on October 29, 1921.
In how many days is his birthday?
Bill's birthday is in 184 days
How old was Bill when he died?
He was 81 years old.
When did he die?
He died in January 22, 2003.
How old would he be today?
Bill Mauldin would be 102 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Bill from?
He was born in Mountain Park, New Mexico, U.S..