Bruce McKinley Shanks (1908-1980) was an influential American editorial cartoonist known for his work with the Buffalo Evening News. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning in 1957 for his piece 'The Thinker,' addressing union corruption. Shanks created memorable characters like Olaf Fub and John Q. Public, leaving a lasting mark on editorial cartooning. His work was widely syndicated and impactful throughout the world during his career. Also a World War II veteran, Shanks earned several awards, including Freedoms Foundation awards and Page One Awards.
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Meaning of the name - Bruce
wild boar, strong warrior
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Place of Birth: Buffalo, New York
Place of Death: Palm Beach, Florida
Educated At: Lafayette High School
Occupation: journalist
Employers: Buffalo Evening News
Awards Received: Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning
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Ephemeris for January 29, 1908
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 29, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 29, 2025 |
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| Sun | 8 Aquarius 25 | 10 Aquarius 2 | 4 Gemini 3 |
| Moon | 17 Sagittarius 41 | 12 Aquarius 20 | 9 Aries 10 |
| Mercury | 18 Aquarius 58 | 2 Aquarius 36 | 22 Gemini 58 |
| Venus | 11 Pisces 14 | 25 Pisces 35 | 15 Cancer 15 |
| Mars | 12 Aries 59 | 21 Cancer 10 | 2 Cancer 2 |
| Jupiter | 8 Leo 21 | 11 Gemini 19 | 7 Leo 51 |
| Saturn | 24 Pisces 41 | 17 Pisces 6 | 7 Aries 58 |
| Uranus | 14 Capricorn 15 | 23 Taurus 16 | 16 Capricorn 24 |
| Neptune | 12 Cancer 49 | 27 Pisces 54 | 13 Cancer 7 |
| Pluto | 23 Gemini 1 | 1 Aquarius 58 | 23 Gemini 48 |
| Rahu | 12 Cancer 57 | 29 Pisces 58 | 6 Cancer 45 |
| Ketu | 12 Capricorn 57 | 29 Virgo 58 | 6 Capricorn 45 |
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