The 1970s Peace Sign? - 02/03/22
It was everywhere in the mid 70s. Purportedly designed by Brit Gerald Holtom, in 1958, for the nuclear disarmament movement, some argue that it has older and darker symbology
But does it have any real meaning? I've heard it associated with satanism, nazism, and all sorts of evil.
It is sometimes called the cross of Nero.
In our community, which is also the hometown of Ronald W. Reagan, it has seen an amazing resurgence in use. It is popping up on business roofs, barn sides, gates, porches, pastures, and windows everywhere, in various LED colors.
My wife thinks they are cool, and I agree, with the caveat that I am suspicious of new age symbolism.
The resurgence seems to be a local thing, and she found out on a doctors visit this morning that a Local RN is making and selling the LED peace signs. Said nurse was selling them at the local farmer's market, but was being heckled and harassed until she stopped.
Is this an innocent symbol of cold war ant-nuke idealism? Or is it something darker?
Opinions appreciated. Preaching? Not so much. please take it elsewhere...
But does it have any real meaning? I've heard it associated with satanism, nazism, and all sorts of evil.
It is sometimes called the cross of Nero.
In our community, which is also the hometown of Ronald W. Reagan, it has seen an amazing resurgence in use. It is popping up on business roofs, barn sides, gates, porches, pastures, and windows everywhere, in various LED colors.
My wife thinks they are cool, and I agree, with the caveat that I am suspicious of new age symbolism.
The resurgence seems to be a local thing, and she found out on a doctors visit this morning that a Local RN is making and selling the LED peace signs. Said nurse was selling them at the local farmer's market, but was being heckled and harassed until she stopped.
Is this an innocent symbol of cold war ant-nuke idealism? Or is it something darker?
Opinions appreciated. Preaching? Not so much. please take it elsewhere...