Peace Symbol Meaning, History, and Usage | Nuclear Disarmament Campaign Icon #83146 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the internationally recognized peace symbol, formally known as the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) logo, designed by Gerald Holtom in 1958. Its composition combines the semaphore signals for “N” and “D” (standing for Nuclear Disarmament) within a circle, symbolizing unity and hope. Over decades, it has transcended its original political context to represent broader ideals of peace, nonviolence, and social justice across movements worldwide.

This image is commonly used on educational, historical, or activist web pages discussing pacifism, Cold War history, protest symbolism, or human rights campaigns; it serves users seeking visual identification, historical background, or symbolic meaning of the peace sign.