25 Funniest 'Peanuts' Comics from the 1960s That Prove Charles M. Schulz Is Unbeatable
In 1964, Charles Schulz told a 25-part story that was some of his best work
In 1964, the United States held its presidential election, with Democrat Lyndon Johnson winning in a landslide. During this election year, Charles Schulz, the creator of the beloved comic strip Peanuts, released a month-long story featuring the character Linus running for school president.
Linus' campaign was managed by his sister Lucy, who acted as his campaign manager. Charlie Brown, Linus' running mate, was less enthusiastic about the whole ordeal, to which Lucy exclaimed, "Good Grief!" Linus' campaign was filled with political satire, as he talked about "moral decline" and other vague platitudes, similar to those used by real politicians.
At one point, Linus polled at 92 percent support, but the campaign took a surprising turn on October 21. This arc of Peanuts comics from 1964 is considered Schulz's funniest long-running story, with several political points still resonating today. This particular story arc also highlights the enduring issue of teacher salaries, which remains relevant more than 60 years later.
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