Peace symbol 51 year anniversary

peaceandlove · 02-22-2009, 06:11 AM

51st Anniversary of the Peace Sign...hmmmmmmm even though it is upside down.

There's a lot to learn about the history of the Peace Sign and I bet conjuredUp and Luminari will be sharing some of the information they have regarding the Peace Symbol.

Sir_Chi, are you still out there? Sir_Chi was thinking about making T-shirts with it right-side up like my Avatar.

Wikileaks info, and peace sign turns 50!! (Amy Goodwin 2008)
Video (1:29): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CllONoX2ThI&NR=1

...the peace sign turns fifty years old today (2008). Over the past five decades the peace sign has become one of the world’s enduring icons. The original peace sign was developed in 1958 by a British textile designer and conscientious objector named Gerald Holtom. He created the symbol by combining the semaphore letters N and D, for nuclear disarmament. On Feb. 21, 1958 the symbol was accepted by the Direct Action Committee Against Nuclear War. The symbol soon began to be used in anti-nuclear protests across Britain and then spread across the globe.

MORE VIDEOS AT YOUTUBE IN THE RELATED VIDEOS SECTION.

Dantheman62 · 02-22-2009, 06:54 AM

cool

peaceandlove · 02-22-2009, 07:32 AM

Dan,

You really have the internet search tools down to a science, nice view!

Here are some images from: http://www.time.com/time/photogaller...555842,00.html

THIS FIRST ONE IS DEDICATED TO: ConjuredUp 'LOVE LOVE'

NOTICE THE MAN ON LEFT HAS SYMBOL RIGHT SIDE UP!

NOTICE THE CONTINENTAL WALK BUTTON IS RIGHT SIDE UP!

mu2143 · 02-22-2009, 08:08 AM

Btw if your holding the tree of life upside down then it means death!!!

Czymra · 02-22-2009, 04:12 PM

I'm sure 777 is better at this but yes, I think the peace symbol is utter nonsense.

It's really the Agliz rune of the ancient nordic/viking culture.. and yes it's upside down. Does it mean something? Possibly but hey, how likely is it that the even though they are carrying a 'death' or 'disorder' sign that it would override the intention of the people using it.

Quote:

Protection, a shield. The protective urge to shelter oneself or others. Defense, warding off of evil, shield, guardian. Connection with the gods, awakening, higher life. It can be used to channel energies appropriately. Follow your instincts. Keep hold of success or maintain a position won or earned. Algiz Reversed: or Merkstave: Hidden danger, consumption by divine forces, loss of divine link. Taboo, warning, turning away, that which repels.

02-22-2009, 06:11 AM	#1
peaceandlove Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Turtle Island Posts: 2,776	Peace symbol 51 year anniversary 51st Anniversary of the Peace Sign...hmmmmmmm even though it is upside down. There's a lot to learn about the history of the Peace Sign and I bet conjuredUp and Luminari will be sharing some of the information they have regarding the Peace Symbol. Sir_Chi, are you still out there? Sir_Chi was thinking about making T-shirts with it right-side up like my Avatar. Wikileaks info, and peace sign turns 50!! (Amy Goodwin 2008) Video (1:29): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CllONoX2ThI&NR=1 ...the peace sign turns fifty years old today (2008). Over the past five decades the peace sign has become one of the world’s enduring icons. The original peace sign was developed in 1958 by a British textile designer and conscientious objector named Gerald Holtom. He created the symbol by combining the semaphore letters N and D, for nuclear disarmament. On Feb. 21, 1958 the symbol was accepted by the Direct Action Committee Against Nuclear War. The symbol soon began to be used in anti-nuclear protests across Britain and then spread across the globe. MORE VIDEOS AT YOUTUBE IN THE RELATED VIDEOS SECTION. Last edited by peaceandlove; 02-23-2009 at 09:12 PM.

02-22-2009, 06:54 AM	#2
Dantheman62 Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: So. Cal. U.S. Posts: 4,205	Re: Peace symbol 51 year anniversary cool

02-22-2009, 07:32 AM	#3
peaceandlove Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Turtle Island Posts: 2,776	Re: Peace symbol 51 year anniversary Dan, You really have the internet search tools down to a science, nice view! Here are some images from: http://www.time.com/time/photogaller...555842,00.html THIS FIRST ONE IS DEDICATED TO: ConjuredUp 'LOVE LOVE' NOTICE THE MAN ON LEFT HAS SYMBOL RIGHT SIDE UP! NOTICE THE CONTINENTAL WALK BUTTON IS RIGHT SIDE UP! Last edited by peaceandlove; 02-22-2009 at 07:36 AM.

02-22-2009, 08:08 AM	#4
mu2143 Avalon Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Holland,Netherlands Posts: 470	Re: Peace symbol 51 year anniversary Btw if your holding the tree of life upside down then it means death!!!