Snuffy Smith Strip - Discovering Airplanes (1949)

There is plenty of other caucasian representation in other strips during this time.  For every Hillbilly strip, there was 20 other caucasian strips to read that day that showed them in adventure, super heroes, knights, everyday humor, etc.  The representation of other races were mainly stereotypes without other strips to show that minorities could be real people.  It wasn't until Wee Pals in 1965 when there was a syndicated minority cast strip and the artform was around for over 65 years.  Imagine the uproar if the tables were turned and there was only hillbilly strips for 65 years.  Would fragile minds be able to handle it?      

I think you got your history spot on, my dear CAF brother!

I did think this spin on hearing hearing airplanes the first time was hilarious. :)