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“I think the question that nobody wanted to deal with is the question they're posing: did my kid die in vain? Because the answer is too awful.”

Quote by Joan Baez

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Joan Baez is an American folk singer, born on January 9, 1941. She is known for her distinctive voice and active participation in the civil rights movement. more

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