Mike's "Peace"

I was a child through the 60's and 70's peace movement, but these were two symbols that were seen everywhere. With this generations wars, we have seen them surface again.



Ironically; the "Peace Symbol" originated in the late 50's as a symbol for nuclear disarmament. It was not trademarked and used in the peace rallies that were to follow.

The "hand" version of the peace sign also originated earlier. The fingers forming a V, was coined by Winston Churchill after the Second World War, originally palm facing the body.

It is assumed that these symbols were flashed by hippies at peace rallies, maybe even to communicate their original meanings, but they eventually became associated with "Peace".