Peace Symbol - History, Meaning, and Modern Usage #3005468 (License: Personal Use)

The peace symbol, also known as the CND symbol, was created in 1958 by Gerald Holtom for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. Its design combines the semaphore signals for “N” and “D” (nuclear disarmament) within a circle, representing unity and hope. Over time, it evolved into a global emblem of anti-war activism, counterculture, and nonviolence movements across decades.

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