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- Advertising Poster, "John Sinclair Freedom Rally," December 10, 1971 - In 1970, Michigan-based writer and activist John Sinclair (1941-2024) was sentenced to ten years in prison for possession of marijuana. In December 1971, 15,000 people protested his incarceration at the John Sinclair Freedom Rally held in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The 8-hour event featured political speeches, music, and poetry performances from countercultural celebrities like Jerry Rubin, John Lennon, and Allen Ginsberg.
- December 10, 1971
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Advertising Poster, "John Sinclair Freedom Rally," December 10, 1971
In 1970, Michigan-based writer and activist John Sinclair (1941-2024) was sentenced to ten years in prison for possession of marijuana. In December 1971, 15,000 people protested his incarceration at the John Sinclair Freedom Rally held in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The 8-hour event featured political speeches, music, and poetry performances from countercultural celebrities like Jerry Rubin, John Lennon, and Allen Ginsberg.
- Hallmark "The Beatles Gift Set" Christmas Ornament, 1994 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1994
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Hallmark "The Beatles Gift Set" Christmas Ornament, 1994
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Record Album, "Meet the Beatles!," 1964 - Following up on the popularity of the single "I Want to Hold Your Hand," Capitol Records released the album <em>Meet the Beatles!</em> on January 20, 1964. Despite the fact that VeeJay's <em>Introducing…the Beatles</em> was released 10 days earlier, <em>Meet the Beatles!</em> reached the top of the pop album chart on February 15, 1964, where it remained for an impressive 11 weeks.
- 1964
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Record Album, "Meet the Beatles!," 1964
Following up on the popularity of the single "I Want to Hold Your Hand," Capitol Records released the album Meet the Beatles! on January 20, 1964. Despite the fact that VeeJay's Introducing…the Beatles was released 10 days earlier, Meet the Beatles! reached the top of the pop album chart on February 15, 1964, where it remained for an impressive 11 weeks.
- "The Beatles" Button, 1964 - Stephen Majher, attending a convention, happened to share an elevator with the Beatles at the Deauville Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida, during their stay there for "The Ed Sullivan Show." He didn't know who they were until the elevator opened to a mass of screaming fans. Majher purchased Beatles souvenirs -- including this button -- for his daughters back home in Bay City, Michigan.
- 13-16 February 1964
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"The Beatles" Button, 1964
Stephen Majher, attending a convention, happened to share an elevator with the Beatles at the Deauville Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida, during their stay there for "The Ed Sullivan Show." He didn't know who they were until the elevator opened to a mass of screaming fans. Majher purchased Beatles souvenirs -- including this button -- for his daughters back home in Bay City, Michigan.