Peace Symbol - History, Meaning, and Modern Use #167008 (License: Personal Use)

This high-contrast white-on-black depiction of the peace symbol features a circle enclosing a vertical line intersected by two downward-sloping lines, forming a stylized semaphore signal for “N” and “D” (Nuclear Disarmament). Created by Gerald Holtom in 1958, it quickly transcended its original protest context to become a global symbol of pacifism, counterculture, and social justice movements. Its minimalist geometry ensures instant recognition across languages and media.

Used on websites about history, activism, graphic design, or social movements; ideal for landing pages, educational articles, or NGO campaign visuals where users seek symbolic meaning or visual identity resources.