MBE – MBE Certification

THE BEATLES 1965 mbe

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In October, 1965 the Beatles received the MBE (Members of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) awards from Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace.

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Beatles receiving the Order of the British Empire award, ‘Member’ ranking. John Lennon once criticized military membership in the order, saying: “Lots of people who complained about us receiving the MBE received theirs for heroism in the war – for killing people. We received ours for entertaining other people. I’d say we deserve ours more.”

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Short clip from the press conference of John returning his mbe September 1st 1969.

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