Ubiquitous Icons: Peace, Power, and Happiness
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The Journey of the Peace Symbol
This chapter examines the origins and evolution of the peace symbol created by a British anti-nuclear group in the 1950s. It explores its design roots connected to semaphore communication, the significant anti-nuclear marches it represented, and its broader cultural significance. The discussion also highlights key figures and the symbol's transition from a countercultural emblem to a widely recognized icon in various social movements.
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