Veterans Day is an important time to remember and pay thanks to all of the service men and women who have either served, or currently serve in the armed forces. Common paid his respect with "This War We Fight," a poem he recited at The White House during this year's Veterans Day celebration. Following the performance, Common released the above black and white clip of him reading the poem while overlooking the Washington Monument. Check it out above then go thank a Veteran.

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