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Charlie Chaplin
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 fight.1
Despite this backlash, he actively supported the war effort by raising funds for the troops through bond drives.1