Arthur Buchwald (October 20, 1925 â 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.
He wanted to join the United States Marine Corps during World War II but was too young to join without parental or legal guardian consent. He bribed a drunk with half a pint of whiskey to sign as his legal guardian. From October 1942 to October 1945, Buchwald served with the Marines as part of the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing. He spent two years in the Pacific Theater and was discharged from the service as a sergeant. He said of his time in the Marines, “In the Marines, they don’t have much use for humorists, they beat my brains in.”
Tour of duty on Eniwetok; he was sent home before his squadron went to Iwo Jima; a self-admitted “lousy ordnance man;” dropping a 500-pound bomb on his leg.
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