1960’s Poster Project – Yoko Ono and John Lennon Stage “Bed-In” for Peace
In 1969, during the Vietnam War, John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, staged long Bed-Ins for Peace in Amsterdam and Montreal. These events were conducted as non-violent protests against war, promoting peace. American people had begun a movement against the involvement of the United States in 1964, and the movement grew in years to come, especially with the help of influential figures like Lennon and Ono. American opposition to the war stemmed from opposition to the draft, moral and legal arguments against US intervention, and a strong reaction to the violence and devastation of Southeast Asia that was portrayed by the media. John Lennon was a member of the famous English music group, The Beatles. Yoko Ono, his wife, was a multimedia artist and peace activist. Already in the spotlight from their artistic fame, these two became figureheads for a movement for peace that was gained worldwide support. …show more content…
Educators, journalists, lawyers, physicians and veterans also got on board with the movement. Other movements, including Africa-American civil rights, organized labor, and women’s liberation movements also got involved with the cause. These groups held peace demonstrations that were typically nonviolent, but some were provocative and caused violence, often from police who were controlling the demonstrations. Lennon and Ono’s nonviolent bed-ins were derived from sit-ins, in which a group of protestors remain sitting in front of an establishment until they were kicked out, arrested, or their demands were met. Sit-ins gained popularity from the civil rights
In 1969, during the Vietnam War, John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, staged long Bed-Ins for Peace in Amsterdam and Montreal. These events were conducted as non-violent protests against war, promoting peace. American people had begun a movement against the involvement of the United States in 1964, and the movement grew in years to come, especially with the help of influential figures like Lennon and Ono. American opposition to the war stemmed from opposition to the draft, moral and legal arguments against US intervention, and a strong reaction to the violence and devastation of Southeast Asia that was portrayed by the media. John Lennon was a member of the famous English music group, The Beatles. Yoko Ono, his wife, was a multimedia artist and peace activist. Already in the spotlight from their artistic fame, these two became figureheads for a movement for peace that was gained worldwide support. …show more content…
Educators, journalists, lawyers, physicians and veterans also got on board with the movement. Other movements, including Africa-American civil rights, organized labor, and women’s liberation movements also got involved with the cause. These groups held peace demonstrations that were typically nonviolent, but some were provocative and caused violence, often from police who were controlling the demonstrations. Lennon and Ono’s nonviolent bed-ins were derived from sit-ins, in which a group of protestors remain sitting in front of an establishment until they were kicked out, arrested, or their demands were met. Sit-ins gained popularity from the civil rights