Peace Symbol - History, Meaning, and Cultural Significance #3496951 (License: Personal Use)

The peace symbol consists of a circle encompassing a vertical line with two downward-sloping lines forming a stylized “N” and “D” for Nuclear Disarmament. Designed by Gerald Holtom in 1958, it quickly transcended its activist roots to become a worldwide icon of pacifism, counterculture, and social justice movements. Its clean, geometric form ensures high visibility and adaptability across media and cultures.

This image is commonly used on educational sites, museum exhibits, NGO pages, and historical articles about 20th-century activism; it serves users seeking visual references, symbolic meaning, or cultural context around peace advocacy.