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Marriage Proposal Banner Display at Empire State Building
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First seen: July 01, 2026
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Two people were arrested following an apparent marriage proposal atop the Empire State Building’s spire on Wednesday. The event occurred atop the New York landmark. The two people unfurled a large black banner displaying a message of peace, which had the words: 'When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace.' The event occurred at midday Wednesday, and the two people took selfies after unfurling the banner before being arrested.
Key facts
- Two people were arrested
- The event occurred atop the Empire State Building
- The two people unfurled a large black banner displaying a message of peace
- The banner had the words: 'When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace.'
- The event occurred at midday Wednesday
Framing spectrum · 2 outlets
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Guardian — US
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Two individuals display banner atop Empire State Building
Guardian — US
4 Wire-neutral
Two individuals arrested after climbing Empire State Building for marriage proposal
PBS NewsHour
4 Wire-neutral
Two individuals arrested after displaying banner on Empire State Building