Peace Symbol - History, Meaning, and Cultural Significance #2188000 (License: Personal Use)

This minimalist black-and-white line drawing depicts the peace symbol (also known as the CND symbol), created by Gerald Holtom in 1958 for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. Its design combines the semaphore signals for “N” and “D” (nuclear disarmament) within a circle, later adopted worldwide by anti-war, civil rights, and counterculture movements. The symbol’s clean geometry and strong visual identity have made it one of the most reproduced icons in modern history.

Used on websites about activism, history, social movements, or graphic design; ideal for educational content, nonprofit campaigns, or cultural retrospectives where users seek symbolic meaning or visual assets related to peace advocacy.