Mauldin was an American cartoonist, editorial cartoonist and children's book author. He was best known for his World War II cartoons, which were syndicated in over 1,300 newspapers and magazines. Mauldin's cartoons were often critical of the military and of war in general, but they also captured the humor and camaraderie of everyday life in the trenches.
Mauldin was born in Amarillo, Texas, on December 27, 1920. He began drawing at an early age, and by the time he was in high school, he was selling his cartoons to local newspapers. After high school, Mauldin attended the University of Arizona, where he studied art and journalism.
In 1940, Mauldin joined the United States Army. He was assigned to the 45th Infantry Division, and he fought in the North African and Italian campaigns. Mauldin's cartoons about his experiences in the war were widely popular, and they helped to raise morale among the troops.
After the war, Mauldin continued to draw cartoons. He worked for several different newspapers and magazines, including The New York Post, The Chicago Sun-Times, and The Washington Post. Mauldin's cartoons often dealt with political and social issues, and he was a vocal critic of the Vietnam War.
In addition to his cartoons, Mauldin also wrote several children's books. His most famous book, Up Front, is a collection of his World War II cartoons. Mauldin also wrote several other books, including Back Home, a collection of his post-war cartoons; What's Got Your Back Up?, a collection of his political cartoons; and A Sort of Saga, an autobiography.
Mauldin died in 2003 at the age of 82. He is considered one of the greatest cartoonists of all time, and his work continues to be enjoyed by people around the world.
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**Recent Projects**
Mauldin has not had any recent projects, as he passed away in 2003.
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Mauldin was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning in 1944 and 1959. He was also awarded the National Medal of Arts in 1997.