Paul Conrad
American political cartoonist (1924–2010) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Paul Francis Conrad (June 27, 1924 – September 4, 2010) was an American political cartoonist and winner of three Pulitzer Prizes for editorial cartooning. In the span of a career lasting five decades, Conrad provided a critical perspective on eleven presidential administrations in the United States. He is best known for his work as the chief editorial cartoonist for the Los Angeles Times during a time when the newspaper was in transition under the direction of publisher Otis Chandler, who recruited Conrad from the Denver Post.
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Born | (1924-06-27)June 27, 1924 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S. |
Died | September 4, 2010(2010-09-04) (aged 86) |
Alma mater | University of Iowa |
Occupation | Political cartoonist |
Years active | 1950–2008 |
Spouse | Barbara Kay King |
Children | Jamie, David, Carol, Libby |
Parent(s) | Robert and Florence Conrad |
Relatives | Bob and James |
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At the conservative Times, Conrad brought a more liberal editorial perspective that readers both celebrated and criticized; he was also respected for his talent and his ability to speak truth to power. On a weekly basis, Conrad addressed the social justice issues of the day—poverty in America, movements for civil rights, the Vietnam War, the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, and corporate and political corruption were leading topics. His criticism of president Richard Nixon during the Watergate scandal landed Conrad on Nixon's Enemies List, which Conrad regarded as a badge of honor.