The Peace Sign Gesture: Unraveling its Meaning among Motorcyclists
The Origins of the Peace Sign The peace sign symbol gained popularity among counterculture movements in the 1960s, particularly among hippies and anti-war activists. The symbol’s origins can be traced back to British artist Gerald Holtom’s design for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND), which featured a white circle with two outer rings forming a pair of wings or an olive branch. This design was meant to convey a sense of peace, love, and unity....