Midtown East in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Non-Violence

Photographed by Lou Donkle, April 24, 2026

1. Non-Violence Marker

Inscription.
"Non-Violence" was created by Carl Fredrik Reuterswärd after his friend John Lennon was murdered. The knotted gun image, which reflects the goals and ideals of the UN, is an inspirational symbol of peace and hope, cherished by people around the world.

Erected by United Nations General Assembly.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Peace. A significant historical date for this entry is December 8, 1980.

Location. 40° 45.117′ N, 73° 58.022′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Midtown East. It is at the intersection of 1st Avenue and East 45th Street, on the right when traveling north on 1st Avenue. Located on the United Nations Visitors Plaza. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 1st Avenue, New York NY 10017, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the

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Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland

and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Raoul Wallenberg Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Japan Society (about 400 feet away); Papal Visits (about 500 feet away); Beekman Tower (about 500 feet away); Permanent Memorial to Honour the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade (about 500 feet away); Irving Berlin (about 800 feet away); Ellen Biddle Shipman (approx. 0.2 miles away); Katherine Cornell 1893-1974 / Guthrie McClintic 1893-1961 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Katharine Hepburn Garden (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).

More about this marker. Please note that entrance to the United Nations Visitors Plaza requires registration for a United Nations tour and passing through security.

Also see . . . Murder of John Lennon (Wikipedia).

The murder triggered a global outpouring
Photographed by Lou Donkle, April 24, 2026

2. Non-Violence Marker
( untitled sculpture )
Gift of Luxembourg 1988
of grief, with crowds gathering at Roosevelt Hospital and outside the Dakota, and tributes held worldwide. ... In lieu of a funeral, Ono requested 10 minutes of silence around the world on 14 December.

(Submitted on May 1, 2026, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana.)

United Nations Visitors Plaza image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Lou Donkle, April 24, 2026

3. United Nations Visitors Plaza

The sculpture and marker reflect the goals and ideals of the United Nations. The United Nations General Assembly (#UNGA).

Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 1, 2026, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. This page has been viewed 20 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2026, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. 3. submitted on May 1, 2026, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.