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Singer Vera Lynn, voice of hope in wartime Britain, turns 100

LONDON (Reuters) - Vera Lynn, who entertained British troops during World War Two with songs that captured a longing for home and peace, was honored on her 100th birthday on Monday with her image projected onto the iconic White Cliffs of Dover.

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Singer Vera Lynn, voice of hope in wartime Britain, turns 100

Reuters — LONDON (Reuters) - Vera Lynn, who entertained British troops during World War Two with songs that captured a longing for home and peace, was honored on her 100th birthday... more info

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