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Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by bukifemi1: 3:05pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
(CNN)A letter John Lennon wrote to Queen Elizabeth half a century ago explaining why he was returning a medal was found tucked in the sleeve of a record in a man's attic. The man who found the letter had bought the record as part of a collection at a used-item sale for £10. The letter is now valued at an estimated £60,000 ($72,000). In the letter, the Beatles Legend outlines his reason for returning his MBE (Member of the British Empire) medal. The Queen awards the medals to those who have left a notable mark in their fields. Lennon, along with the rest of the Beatles, received theirs in October 1965. The typed message reads: "Your Majesty, I am returning this MBE in protest against Britain's involvement in the Nigeria-Biafra thing, against our support of America in Vietnam and against Cold Turkey slipping down the charts. It's signed "John Lennon of Bag". "Bagism" is a term Lennon and his wife, Yoko Ono, coined during their peace campaign in the late 60s. Its objective was to break down stereotypes and eliminate prejudice. Another copy The letter was discovered 51 years to the day since the Beatles received their award. The owner, who wishes to remain anonymous, brought it to a special memorabilia day at The Beatles Story exhibition in Liverpool on Wednesday. "You can quite clearly see that the signature in this letter has been smudged. My theory is that John Lennon never sent this draft because of the smeared ink," music memorabilia expert Darren Julien said. "If you're writing to The Queen, you want the letter to look pretty perfect, you don't want the ink to be smudged. This suggests that he wrote a second version of the letter, which was the one that was actually sent to The Queen." http://edition.cnn.com/2016/10/28/living/john-lennon-queen-letter-trnd/
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Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by ghettowriter(m): 3:08pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
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Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by ghettowriter(m): 3:08pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by Nobody: 3:12pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by ZKOSOSO(m): 3:16pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
No be today Wey Britain de fall awa hand....big time...!! 2 Likes |
Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by drss2(m): 3:16pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
even john lennon knew dat great britain's creation - nigeria was a scam. 15 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by cutekhalifa(m): 3:32pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
Buhari is a clown 2 Likes |
Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by Young03(m): 3:53pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
that dude above me must u curse buhari mtcheew 3 Likes |
Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by yarimo(m): 3:59pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
IPOB youth and forging are like 5 and 6 4 Likes |
Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by Noneroone(m): 5:14pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
yarimo:were they the ones that forged your president's waec certificate and inserted a 2015 picture into a supposed 1968 document? 27 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by CSTR13: 5:19pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
yarimo:That was not forged. You think everybody is insane? 3 Likes |
Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by yarimo(m): 5:25pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
Noneroone:yeah they are the ones, because they are experts in that aspect |
Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by yarimo(m): 5:27pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
CSTR13:na lie it was forged, because they are experts in that aspect |
Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by AfroMighty(m): 5:31pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
And what happened next? |
Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by CSTR13: 5:31pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
yarimo:Are you mistaking them for the legendary oluwole group of forgers? Experts in forgery and online scams. 8 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by musicwriter(m): 6:25pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
drss2: Britain generally regrets the amalgamation of North and South Nigeria. It was confirmed in a leaked report from the queen's office during the early days of boko haram. Its just that they can't say it openly. Very funny how Britain consider the amalgamation of Nigeria a big mistake, whereas we're here shouting one Nigeria. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by Nobody: 6:28pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
In post 1960 wars, if you want to know which group is wrong and bloodthirsty, just ask,, "which side is UK supporting?" 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by drss2(m): 6:35pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
musicwriter:those shouting one nigeria ar just decieving demselves. nigeria was never one n it will never be one. 5 Likes |
Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by musicwriter(m): 6:50pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
drss2: The good news is Nigeria would eventually split, just that nobody knows when. 5 Likes |
Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by yarimo(m): 6:52pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
CSTR13:no I am mistaken them for NNAMDI KANU legendary group of forgers. |
Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by Emperormartin(m): 7:35pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
THERE WAS A COUNTRY 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by AlPeter: 7:54pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
ikennaf1:just like in the first and second world war or the Syrian war. Use ur brain not ur azz |
Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by SAHACO(m): 8:02pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
We are getting there (BIAFRANS) 1 Like |
Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by proeast(m): 8:12pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
yarimo:IPOB must be giving you nightmares! 1 Like |
Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by meezynetwork(m): 8:16pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
The deed has already been done. So let's all forge ahead and forget abt this Biafra thing and instead fight for confederation |
Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by knightsTempler: 8:34pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
The Mexican Cartel. The Italian Mob. The Irish Gang. The Japanese Yakuza. The Chinese Triads. The Russian Mafya. The Nigerian Government. Sui Generis. 2 Likes |
Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by yarimo(m): 9:07pm On Oct 29, 2016 |
proeast:IPOB is just giving me EVENINGMARES |
Re: Man Finds John Lennon's Letter To Queen About Biafra War 1960s (picture). CNN by bukifemi1: 6:59pm On May 28, 2017 |
hmmmm |
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