Historical Events tagged with "cnd"
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First Display of CND Peace Symbol in London
The CND peace symbol was prominently displayed for the first time in London during a major anti-nuclear demonstration. Organized by the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, the event aimed to promote peace and disarmament amid the escalating tensions of the Cold War. Thousands of participants, including activists, artists, and ordinary citizens, marched through the streets, carrying placards and banners adorned with the symbol designed by Gerald Holtom. This iconic emblem became synonymous with the nuclear disarmament movement.
Continue ReadingCreation of the CND Peace Symbol
The CND symbol, created by Gerald Holtom, was commissioned by the Direct Action Committee to represent their protest against the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment. Holtom, a British designer, formulated the symbol in 1958 amid growing concerns about nuclear weapons. The design incorporates the semaphore signals for the letters 'C' and 'N', along with a downward-facing 'D', signifying a call for nuclear disarmament. This emblem quickly became an iconic representation of peace movements across the globe.
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