What Does the Peace Symbol Represent?
The peace symbol has been with us since 1958. It was first unveiled at a British “ban-the-bomb” rally on April 4, 1958. It was then wildly used in the 60’s during the Vietnam era as a symbol for peace and as a call to end the war.
Many people recognize the peace symbol, but they don’t know who made it or what the symbol actually represents. The symbol was created by Gerald Holtom, a British graphic designer. The three lines are supposed to represent a man in despair, while the circle is the world.
It’s believed that the symbol became popular, because it’s design is so simple and easy to replicate. Today, it’s become a hieroglyphic for most cultures and is recognized throughout the world as a desire for peace and human rights.
