make love, not war

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Etymology

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Originally coined by those who opposed the United States's involvement in the Vietnam War.

Phrase

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make love, not war

  1. A hippie anti-war slogan encouraging love and peace.
    • 1973, John Lennon (lyrics and music), “Mind Games”, in Mind Games:
      I want you to make love, not war / I know you've heard it before

Descendants

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  • French: faites l’amour, pas la guerre (calque)

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