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The Pianist Who Silenced a War

In 1969, the U.S. began withdrawing troops from Vietnam. During negotiations, a Vietnamese pianist named Van Cliburn played Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1 for diplomats from both sides. His performance moved them to tears, breaking tension and helping catalyze the peace talks that eventually ended the war.
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