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Art Buchwald

United States Marine

Died when: 81 years 89 days (974 months)
Star Sign: Libra

 

Art Buchwald

Arthur Buchwald (October 20, 1925 – January 17, 2007) was an American humorist best known for his column in The Washington Post.At the height of his popularity, it was published nationwide as a syndicated column in more than 500 newspapers.

His column focused on political satire and commentary.Buchwald had first started writing as a paid journalist in Paris after World War II, where he wrote a column on restaurants and nightclubs, "Paris After Dark", for the Paris Herald Tribune.

He was part of a large American expatriate community in those years.After his return to the United States in 1962, he continued to publish his columns and books for the rest of his life.

He received the Pulitzer Prize in 1982 for Outstanding Commentary, and in 1991 was elected to the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters, in addition to other awards.


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