At the time this photograph was taken, the United States was involved in the Vietnam War. John and Yoko were wed on March 20, 1969 and their marriage was a huge event that was covered by the press. The newlywed couple took the exposure as an opportunity to promote their personal beliefs. For their honeymoon, John and Yoko stayed in a room in the Hilton Hotel, where they remained in bed until March 31. The press was invited into their room everyday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Their purpose was to promote world peace and to protest war in a non-violent manner. The couple's public image was used to expose their views on war to millions of people who paid attention to the media. A song, "The Ballad of John and Yoko," was also written by the Beatles that year to chronicle this event. This song was heard by many fans of the band.
-Sara Conover
This was a very strong and inspiring act by John and Yoko. They really did use their influence on people in a good way.
ReplyDeleteGreat background. I think it is really critical to know that this happened shortly after their marriage so the couple was already in the spotlight. It was great planning by them and it definitely attracted more media coverage.
ReplyDeleteEmily Camardo
Just a small suggestion to include what their "personal beliefs" were, only for clarification!
ReplyDeletePerhaps you could also include how the Vietnam war was affecting the country and why the Beetles would choose to be involved
Fabulous job!
Natasha Virjee