Great news for art and history lovers: The National WWII Museum in New Orleans is hosting Drawn to Combat: Bill Mauldin and the Art of War, a special exhibition celebrating the legendary Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist whose wartime humor lifted the spirits of an entire generation of American servicemembers.
The exhibition gathers original drawings, sketches, wartime publications, correspondence and personal materials from Mauldin’s remarkable career. As a sergeant in the 45th Infantry Division’s press corps, Mauldin drew for Stars and Stripes, creating his unforgettable GI characters Willie and Joe — weary, wise-cracking infantrymen who became beloved icons of the American soldier.
Organized by the Pritzker Military Museum & Library, the exhibition is on view now through April 18, 2027, in the museum’s Senator John Alario, Jr. Special Exhibition Hall. It is a joyful celebration of art, humor and the human spirit — a perfect weekend plan for families, history fans and anyone who loves a great story.
The National WWII Museum is located at 945 Magazine Street and is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tickets are available through the museum’s official website, nationalww2museum.org.
Photo: The National WWII Museum
