Peace Symbol - History, Meaning, and Cultural Significance #2188597 (License: Personal Use)

The peace symbol, officially known as the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) symbol, was created by Gerald Holtom in 1958. Its design combines the semaphore signals for “N” and “D” (nuclear disarmament) within a circle, forming a stylized trident. Over time, it transcended its original political context to become a worldwide icon representing peace, counterculture, and social activism.

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