The peace symbol used to have a different meaning

In 1958, amid growing fears of Cold War nuclear proliferation, thousands of people gathered in London's Trafalgar Square on Good Friday.

Where Did the Peace Symbol Come From?

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I n 1958, amid growing fears of Cold War nuclear proliferation, thousands of people gathered in London's Trafalgar Square on Good Friday. The demonstration featured the debut of an image that became one of the most recognized protest symbols in the world: the peace symbol.

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