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Shel Silverstein was drafted into the military in 1953.
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Shel Silverstein's career as a writer and illustrator began when he was drafted into the military during the Korean War. He published cartoons and stories in military publications which later led to his success as a children's book author.
Shel Silverstein was too young to participate in World War 2, but he did serve in the military later during the Korean War. His experiences in the military influenced some of his work, such as his book "The Giving Tree."
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Shel Silverstein's first book was called Take Ten. It was a composition of various cartoons related to the military and published by Pacific Stars and Stripes in 1955.
Shel Silverstein is buried at West Lawn Cemetery in Norridge, Illinois.