According to Wikipedia, during World War II, the saying "Kilroy Was Here!" appears to have originated through United States servicemen, who would draw the doodle and the text "Kilroy Was Here" on the walls or elsewhere they were stationed, encamped, or visited. Eventually the saying, and the cartoon character that often accompanied it, came to represent America's worldwide presence.
Today, it remains a whimsical symbol of the momentous achievements made by an entire generation of Americans during the 20th century's darkest hour.
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I loved the Kilroy was here photo of Buddy. Did you know that there are two Kilroy drawings on the WWII memorial in Washington, DC? And they aren't graffitti. They were planned as part of the memorial! I think thats cool.
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