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January 22, 2003Bill Mauldin, R.I.P.Bill Mauldin, World War II cartoonist extraordinaire, has died. Mauldin was best known for his Stars and Stripes cartoons portraying two infantrymen named Willie and Joe. His cartoons were an important touch of humor for GIs who spent years overseas risking (and often losing) their lives during the war. His influence was exemplified by the impact he had on fellow vet Charles Schulz, who printed a similar cartoon every Veteran's Day: Snoopy heading over to Bill Mauldin's to quaff a few root beers. Hopefully the two of them will have the chance to quaff a few wherever they are now. Posted at January 22, 2003 11:18 PM
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