The British officer created the "Chindits" a special force who fought guerrilla-style behind Japanese lines during the Burma campaign in World War II.

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Her popularity also comes in part from being the daughter of General Aung San, a hero of Burma's campaign for independence from British rule in the 1940s.

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Beatles legend Sir Paul McCartney used his musical talents for the cause by donating a song to a U.S. Campaign for Burma album.

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So far, Myanmar (Burma) has been out of the U.S. campaign limelight.

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