What’s the tale of “Kilroy Was Here”?

“Kilroy was here” graffiti, featuring a long-nosed man peeking over a wall, originated among American service members during WWII. The illustration is of British origin and is known as “Chad”. The script could have come from an American shipyard, where an inspector would write “Kilroy Was Here” on the ships he worked on. The most […]

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