Cartoonist George Sixta got the idea for Rivets the dog during his stint in the Navy, where he worked in the public relations office. Rivets was inspired by the canine mascots that travelled on many warships during World War II. The first Rivets cartoon appeared in the Post in 1944 and was syndicated in newspapers for more than 30 years. Here are some of our favorites.
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