John Lennons's Civil Disobedience

John Lennon

John Lennon was born on the 9th of October, 1940 in Liverpool to Julia and Alf Lennon. For the first years of his life his father was absent at sea due to the war efforts. His father went AWOL in 1943 and his mother began to see other men. Almost a year later his father returned to discover his wife pregnant with another mans baby. He then left the family. Julia then proceeded to transfer care of John to her sister who was in a much more stable relationship. In 1946, his father returned and took him to Blackpool with plan to immigrate with him. He was eventually returned to his aunt and was visited regularly by his mother for the remainder of his childhood.

John Lennon started on his musical career in during his high school years. While his band evolved slowly at first the final product was The Beatles. After appearing on the Ed Sullivan Show The Beatles gained worldwide acclaim and fame almost instantly. The beatles broke up in the late part of 1969 and John Lennon went on to a successful solo career and peace activist.

John Lennonʼs most famous political actions were focused upon the Vietnam war. While the most famous actions are the “Bed-ins” he also appeared in several other protests. In addition to peace he was also a supporter of the decriminalization of drugs and was an important member of the roster of the “Free John Sinclair Concert”

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Lennon

•Believed that the government was fundamentally wrong. •In order to prove his point he was imprisoned several times during his life. •Believed that in putting his ideas out into circulation he was doing his part and that to do more would be counterproductive.

•Believed that the government was wrong in itʼs handling of the Vietnam War. •While several legal complaints were lodged against him almost are were resolved in his favor. •Impatient, needed results fast.