Peace Symbol - History, Meaning, and Modern Use #152286 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white emblem consists of a circle enclosing three lines: a vertical line bisecting two downward-sloping lines, forming a stylized semaphore signal for “N” and “D” (Nuclear Disarmament). Originally created for the 1958 Aldermaston march, it quickly transcended its origins to become a global icon of pacifism, counterculture, and social justice movements. Its minimalist, high-contrast design ensures strong visual recognition across media and languages.

Used on protest signs, apparel, digital campaigns, educational materials, and memorial sites; aligns with user intent seeking symbolic imagery for activism, historical reference, or design inspiration related to peace, nonviolence, or 20th-century social movements.