John Walker Lindh

John Phillip Walker Lindh (born February 9, 1981) is an American citizen who was captured in Afghanistan during the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan while fighting for the Taliban. His capture made worldwide headlines, and the media dubbed him the "American Taliban."

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February 9 - 1981 - American - Afghanistan - 2001 invasion of Afghanistan - Taliban

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Walker prefers to go by the name John Walker today, although during his time in Muslim areas, he also went by Suleyman al-Faris. He is named for John Lennon, whom his parents admired.

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Muslim - John Lennon

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