Amnesty International Usa Uses Yoko Ono's Gift of John Lennon's Music to Further His Vision

U.S. Newswire › December 02, 2005

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WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 /U.S. Newswire/ -- As fans worldwide mark with sorrow the 25th anniversary of John Lennon's death, Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) continues to use his music to champion his message. The world's largest grassroots human rights organization recently concluded its two-year-long Imagine campaign and prepares to launch a new global venture involving top artists performing Lennon's songs.

"John Lennon's message of hope lives on in his art, which continues to resonate today, two and a half decades after his tragic death," said AIUSA Executive Director Dr. William F. Schulz. "AIUSA is honored to help continue his legacy by using his music to advance the vision he articulated so eloquently."

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Amnesty International Usa Uses Yoko Ono's Gift of John Lennon's Music to Further His Vision

Launched in 2002 after Yoko Ono's generous gift of the rights to her late husband's unparalleled anthem, Imagine, AIUSA's Imagine campaign involved print, film, television and the Interne...

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