Peace Symbol - History, Meaning, and Modern Usage #281509 (License: Personal Use)

This bold orange peace symbol features the semaphore-derived design created by Gerald Holtom in 1958 for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND). Its three lines represent the semaphore signals for “N” and “D,” standing for Nuclear Disarmament, enclosed within a circle to signify unity and wholeness. Today, it’s universally recognized as a symbol of peace, anti-war movements, and social activism across cultures.

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