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John Winston Ono Lennon Born: October 9, 1940 Died: December 8, 1980 Social Movements: Anti-War Movement

John Lennon was born in Liverpool England in 1940. As a teenagerm he became tantalized with music and became a member of a skiffle band in his hometown. This first band, The Quarrymen, evolved and became the Beatles. The Beatles are one of the most recognized and successful musical groups of all time, making Lennon a very influential member of society. As the Beatles disintegrated in the late 1960's, Lennon embarked upon a solo career that produced such famous songs as Give Peace A Chance and Imagine. He married Yoko Ono and often recorded songs with her. He became involved with political activism as a young man in Britain, but is perhaps most well-known for his opposition of the Vietnam War in America. Lennon recorded Give Peace A Chance while participating in a self-named "bed in" in Montreal. This song became an anthem for Anti-War activists in America. Appearing on tv shows and in multiple peace rallies, he fervently led thousands of people against the war in Vietnam. After Give Peace A Chance debuted, American president Nixon became worried that Lennon may interfere with his re-election. Nixon made a lengthy attempt at having Lennon deported, arguing that Lennon's prior convinction of possesion in London made him ineligible to come to the US. This appeal was meant to be carried out, but was obstructed by Nixon's Watergate Scandal. Lennon was later grantred his "green card" in 1976 and became a permanent resident of the US. In conclusion, John Lennon was firm believer in peace, and a major part of the Anti-War movement in America.

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