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... Two people wearing black climbed to the top of the Empire State Building's transmitter, and by the time they climbed back down, they were seemingly engaged.

The couple held a pro-peace banner at the very top of the spire and shared some kisses just after noon on Wednesday.

It appeared to read, "When the power of love beats the world of power the world knows peace."

Their banner is a quote frequently attributed to guitarist Jimi Hendrix, but actually spoken by 19th-century British politician William Gladstone.

Police took some time to attempt to talk them down, but they apparently had a mission.

After spending some time at the top, the couple started climbing down a short time later. ...