Peace Symbol | History, Meaning, and Cultural Significance #1787226 (License: Personal Use)

This bold red peace symbol-originally created by Gerald Holtom for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)-combines semaphore signals for “N” and “D” (nuclear disarmament) within a circle. Its clean, high-contrast design ensures instant recognition across cultures and languages, making it one of the most enduring symbols of protest and hope in modern history. Over decades, it has been adopted by civil rights, anti-Vietnam War, and global justice movements.

Used on protest signs, apparel, digital campaigns, educational materials, and memorial sites; targets users seeking historical context, symbolic meaning, or visual assets for activism, design, or academic work.