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How did Charlie Chaplin support the war effort during World War I?
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The iconic British comedian Charlie Chaplin as the Little Tramp.
During World War I, Charlie Chaplin faced public criticism for not enlisting in the military. To support the war effort and address this controversy, he actively raised funds for the troops through bond drives.1