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PEACE SYMBOL
The following information is taken from WIKIPEDIA, the free encyclopedia
THE PEACE SYMBOL
THE CND OR PEACE SYMBOL: In 1958 this forked symbol was adopted as its badge by the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament in Britain, and originally, its use was confined to supporters of that organization. It was later generalised to become an icon of the 1960s anti-war movement, and was also adopted by the counterculture of the time. IT WAS DESIGNED AND COMPLETED February 21, 1958 by GERALD HOLTOM, a commercial designer and artist in Britain. He had been commissioned by the CND to design a symbol for use at an Easter march to Canterbury Cathedral IN PROTEST against the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment at Aldermaston in England.
THE SYMBOL ITSELF IS A COMBINATION of the semaphoric signals for the letters "N" and "D," standing for Nuclear Disarmament. In semaphore the letter "N" is formed by a person holding two flags in an upside-down "V," and the letter "D" is formed by holding one flag pointed straight up and the other pointed straight down. These two signals imposed over each other form the shape of the peace symbol. In the original design the lines widened at the edge of the circle.[1]
A conscientious objector who had worked on a farm in Norfolk during the Second World War, Holtom later wrote to Hugh Brock, editor of Peace News, explaining the genesis of his idea in greater depth: "I was in despair. Deep despair. I drew myself: the representative of an individual in despair, with hands palm outstretched outwards and downwards in the manner of Goya’s peasant before the firing squad. I formalised the drawing into a line and put a circle round it."
THE PEACE SYMBOL FIRST BECAME KNOWN in the United States in 1958 WHEN ALBERT BIGELOW, a pacifist protester, sailed his small boat outfitted with the CND banner into the vicinity of a nuclear test. THE PEACE SYMBOL WAS IMPORTED into the United States in 1960 by Philip Altbach, a freshman at the University of Chicago, who traveled to England to meet with British peace groups as a delegate from the Student Peace Union (SPU). Altbach purchased a bag of the "chickentrack" buttons while he was in England, and brought them back to Chicago, where he convinced SPU to reprint the button and adopt it as its symbol. Over the next four years, SPU reproduced and sold thousands of the buttons on college campuses.
Google "Peace Symbol" or "Peace Sign" to see images included in the Wikipedia definition.
FYI-
The "V-sign", also called the "peace sign" and the "victory sign," is a hand gesture with the index and middle fingers open and all others closed, facing the viewer. Originally strictly a sign for victory from WWII days, it developed into a peace sign during protests against the Vietnam War (and subsequent anti-war protests) and by the counterculture as a sign of peace. Because the hippies of the day often flashed this sign (palm out) while vocalizing "Peace", it became popularly known through association as the peace sign. Originally, however, its symbolic meaning was love; signing "love" and saying "peace" was a hippie anthem and mutual greeting.
John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono later made "Peace and love" an ongoing theme in their relationship and public personae, even conducting a public "sleep-in" (a parallel construction to a favorite hippie theme event during the 60s and early 70s, the "love-in") in Toronto, Canada, where they refused to leave their hotel bed taking advantage of the media frenzy as an opportunity to "sell peace".
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PEACE SYMBOL
The following information is taken from WIKIPEDIA, the free encyclopedia
THE PEACE SYMBOL
THE CND OR PEACE SYMBOL: In 1958 this forked symbol was adopted as its badge by the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament in Britain, and originally, its use was confined to supporters of that organization. It was later generalised to become an icon of the 1960s anti-war movement, and was also adopted by the counterculture of the time. IT WAS DESIGNED AND COMPLETED February 21, 1958 by GERALD HOLTOM, a commercial designer and artist in Britain. He had been commissioned by the CND to design a symbol for use at an Easter march to Canterbury Cathedral IN PROTEST against the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment at Aldermaston in England.
THE SYMBOL ITSELF IS A COMBINATION of the semaphoric signals for the letters "N" and "D," standing for Nuclear Disarmament. In semaphore the letter "N" is formed by a person holding two flags in an upside-down "V," and the letter "D" is formed by holding one flag pointed straight up and the other pointed straight down. These two signals imposed over each other form the shape of the peace symbol. In the original design the lines widened at the edge of the circle.[1]
A conscientious objector who had worked on a farm in Norfolk during the Second World War, Holtom later wrote to Hugh Brock, editor of Peace News, explaining the genesis of his idea in greater depth: "I was in despair. Deep despair. I drew myself: the representative of an individual in despair, with hands palm outstretched outwards and downwards in the manner of Goya’s peasant before the firing squad. I formalised the drawing into a line and put a circle round it."
THE PEACE SYMBOL FIRST BECAME KNOWN in the United States in 1958 WHEN ALBERT BIGELOW, a pacifist protester, sailed his small boat outfitted with the CND banner into the vicinity of a nuclear test. THE PEACE SYMBOL WAS IMPORTED into the United States in 1960 by Philip Altbach, a freshman at the University of Chicago, who traveled to England to meet with British peace groups as a delegate from the Student Peace Union (SPU). Altbach purchased a bag of the "chickentrack" buttons while he was in England, and brought them back to Chicago, where he convinced SPU to reprint the button and adopt it as its symbol. Over the next four years, SPU reproduced and sold thousands of the buttons on college campuses.
Google "Peace Symbol" or "Peace Sign" to see images included in the Wikipedia definition.
FYI-
The "V-sign", also called the "peace sign" and the "victory sign," is a hand gesture with the index and middle fingers open and all others closed, facing the viewer. Originally strictly a sign for victory from WWII days, it developed into a peace sign during protests against the Vietnam War (and subsequent anti-war protests) and by the counterculture as a sign of peace. Because the hippies of the day often flashed this sign (palm out) while vocalizing "Peace", it became popularly known through association as the peace sign. Originally, however, its symbolic meaning was love; signing "love" and saying "peace" was a hippie anthem and mutual greeting.
John Lennon and his wife Yoko Ono later made "Peace and love" an ongoing theme in their relationship and public personae, even conducting a public "sleep-in" (a parallel construction to a favorite hippie theme event during the 60s and early 70s, the "love-in") in Toronto, Canada, where they refused to leave their hotel bed taking advantage of the media frenzy as an opportunity to "sell peace".
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Web Orders of in-stock products will be shipped UPS Ground Service or USPS Priority or Priority flat rate or parcel post within the business week they are ordered. Let me know if your shipment needs to be 'rushed' and other arrangements will be made. Please reach me at jamie@peacepeddler to make any alternate ordering, paying or shipping or delivery arrangements. Thank you.
Should you EVER receive an item in damaged condition please contact The Peace Peddler within ten days of receipt and we will arrange for replacements to be shipped to you.
Contact: jamie@peacepeddler.com or 512-292-4668 10am to 5pm Mon-Friday Central Standard Time
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CLICK ON ANY ITEM IN LEFT COLUMN TO SEE DOZENS OF WONDERFUL AND AFFORDABLE PEACE GIFTS! We accept PAYPAL OR e-mail jamie@peacepeddler.com for alternative payment request.
When you shop with The Peace Peddler you not only get great peace gifts and friendly service with a smile, but you are also donating to peace with every purchase. How sweet is that? Let us know it's a gift and we'll include an enclosure card with your message for you at no extra cost.
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UPCOMING EVENTS WHERE YOU'LL FIND THE PEACE PEDDLER:
PAST EVENTS 2010
MONDAY, JAN 18, 2010 - HAITI FUND RAISER AT DOMINICAN JOE'S WITH BANDS PLAYING ALL DAY. SEE ALL INFO HERE: http://www.dominicanjoe.com/haiti/ - Y'ALL COME! IT'LL BE A COOL SCENE FOR A MIGHTY GOOD CAUSE.
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For personal service from a nice human being Email: jamie@peacepeddler.com OR Call 512-292-4668 M-F 10am to 5pm for assistance.
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- Embossed Peace Satchel
- Embossed Peace Tote - Large
- Embossed Peace Creedo
- Embossed Peace Tote - Medium
- Peace Apron
- Peaceful Propaganda Greeting Cards
- Island Cowgirl - Peace and Love Jewelry
- Peace Jewelry
- Sergio Lub Intention Bracelets
- Peace Bracelets - Peace Cuff With Gromets
- Cat Clocks With Wagging Tails
- Dog Clocks With Wagging Tails
- Leather Peace Barrettes - Peace Medallion
- Peace Wreath & Holiday Decor and Gifts
- Stained Glass Peace Sign Medallions
- Stained Glass Peace Necklaces
- Peace Stickers, Buttons & Magnets - Live In Peace
- Obama-Peace-Pride & Environment Gifts
- Pets for Peace collar tag
- Peacestone pin
- Flower power peace pin
- Peace Patriot Pin
- Dove of Peace Pin
- Classic Peace Pin
- Make Love Not War Lapel Pin
- Delicious Peace Organic, Fair Trade Coffee - Mirembe Kawomera
- Tie Dye Peace T-Shirts - Earth
- Embossed Stonewashed Peace T-Shirt
- Peace & Pride Flags - American Flag With 50 Stars Peace Sign
- Peace Sign Magnets - Made in the USA
- Peace and Prayer Flags
- Zen Bells, Raw Silk Flags and OM Nitelites
- Squirrels For Peace T-Shirt
- Dogs for Peace T-Shirts
- Batty for Peace - Bat Hats & T-Shirts
- Cats For Peace T-Shirts
- Embossed Cat Tote
- Yeowww! Organic Catnip Rainbow & Toys
- Yeowww Organic Catnip Buds
- Peace Chimes & Garden Stakes
- Aloha Recycled Bottle Cap Earrings
- Tie Dye Guitar Hero T-shirt
- Cat Clock With Wagging Tail - Pirate Cat
- Peace Word Bracelet - Sterling Silver and Leather
- CZ Peace Jewelry
- 'I Am Not A Paper Cup' Green Gift Coffee Cup With Lid
