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Tall Stories 427: Room 1742, Queen Elizabeth Fairmont Hotel, Montréal

The Urbanist

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Exploring History: The Bed-In Protest at Queen Elizabeth Fairmont Hotel

This chapter examines the historical importance of Room 1742 at the Queen Elizabeth Fairmont Hotel, where John Lennon and Yoko Ono protested the Vietnam War in 1969. It combines reflections on the luxurious renovations with personal stories and memorabilia, creating a vivid portrayal of this pivotal moment in music and activism.

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