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Eric Burdon

On Memorial Day, I don't want to only remember the combatants. There were also those who came out of the trenches as writers and poets, who started preaching peace, men and women who have made this world a kinder place to live.

Eric Burdon

Peace

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Eric Burdon wants us to honor not just the soldiers who fought in wars but also those who used their experiences to create art and promote peace. He highlights that many veterans became voices for kindness and helped make the world better after the conflict.

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