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Two people climb to top of NYC's Empire State Building

Two people climb to top of NYC's Empire State Building

Summary

Two people climbed to the top of New York City's Empire State Building and revealed a large banner with a peace message. After spending about ten minutes at the top, one person proposed marriage to the other before they were taken into custody by police.

Key Facts

  • The event happened on a Wednesday at the Empire State Building in New York City.
  • The climbers showed a banner that said, "When the power of love beats the love of power the world knows peace."
  • They reached the very top of the building’s spire, which is 1,454 feet (443 meters) tall.
  • One person proposed marriage by getting down on one knee.
  • They kissed at the top before climbing down.
  • This activity lasted at least ten minutes.
  • The New York Police Department arrested the two individuals after they came down.
  • The event was covered by the BBC and included a video.
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