Bed-in for Peace Day

Bed-in for Peace Day for the year 2023 is celebrated/observed on Saturday, March 25th. There are until the next observance.

Bed-In for Peace Day is observed on March 25 to commemorate an innovative, nonviolent method of protesting conflicts. John Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, used it for the first time 53 years ago. This couple chose this strategy as newlyweds to protest the continuing Vietnam War. It was their method of quietly protesting war crimes and advocating peace. This type of protest inspired many more in the future, in which people would lie down in front of government buildings and refuse to leave until their demands were satisfied.

📆 When is Bed-in for Peace Day?

This year, Bed-in for Peace Day is on March 25th. It is the 4th Saturday in March; in 2024, it is on Monday.

→ Did you know: Other countries besides the primary belligerents were involved in the conflict, including Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea.

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📜 History of Bed-in for Peace Day

Many citizens in the United States were opposed to the United States’ engagement in the Vietnam War. Many celebrities took part in the demonstration. Muhammad Ali was the heavyweight champion, but he refused to join the army and was stripped of his title and boxing license.

Former Beatles member John Lennon, along with his wife Yoko, attended the protest in 1969. During their honeymoon, the couple booked the presidential suite at the Amsterdam Hilton Hotel and invited the journalists into their bedroom. The pair talked about peace and handed out peace signs. This style of protest became known as the “bed-in protest. It was also hugely popular in pop culture. Bed-in posters were released by musicians and bands such as Linkin Park and Green Day. Posters with slogans like “Make Love, Not War” were popular.

☑️ Bed-in for Peace Day facts

✅ Nixon ended the war
People think that President Nixon’s policies played an important role in ending the war.

✅ There were unconventional practices
Superglue has been used to stop bleeding, and Slinkys have been utilized as antenna extensions.

✅ The Pentagon Papers stirred controversy
The Pentagon Papers leak by Daniel Ellsberg caused turmoil by revealing the true reality of the military to the public.

✨ Things to do on Bed-in for Peace Day

⚡ Participate in the bed-in protest
If you’ve been waiting to express your thoughts on anything, now is your moment to do so in peace. Join your pals or do it alone at home by remaining in bed and producing posters.

⚡ Share it on social media
Make everyone aware of the significance of this day. Post photos of yourself engaging in bed-in demonstrations on your social media profile.

⚡ Read more about historical events
Learn more about the events that influenced modern civilisation. Learn more about the Vietnam War and how it impacted people’s lives in both Vietnam and the United States.

📅 Bed-in for Peace Day Observances

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