| Famous Peace Images:
From the peace symbol to the laurel wreath...there are many symbols for PEACE. Scroll down to learn about them all:
This peace sign was used widely in the 60's to express Peace. It was originally designed in 1958 by Gerald Holtom, a design student andf activitst from England, to promote PEACE and Nuclear Disarmament.
The artist used the semaphore letters "N" (Nuclear) and "D" (Disarmament) to create the image.
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When the United States was consumed by the Vietnam War, LOVE also became a popular symbol for PEACE..
This famous silk screen poster was done by Sister Corita Kent in the 60's. She did many famous art works to promote peace and love.
Sister Corita Kent
(1918-1986)
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These PEACE DOVES were done by the famous artist Pablo Picasso
The one above is BLUE which is the color most often linked to PEACE However, GREEN is also used as the Islamic color for peace.
Pablo Picasso
(1881-1973)
UNICEF World Peace Design
Judith Gorgone 2000
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Do you wonder why you often see the laurel leaf with the peace dove, as in Picasso's image above?
It is beleved to have originated in Roman history. Among Pagan Romans, the laurel leaf was sacred to the sun. In the Christian sect it came to symbolize the triumph of Humanity. It is also called the "noble leaf"
(above)
NOTE: The laurel leaf us used in the UN logo (above)
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These samples of the hand peace sign (patch above and button below) are from the 60's- both were worn to protest to the Vietnam war.
Of course all these symbols listed are still used today!
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The Peace Lily Flower:
(above) Peace lilies are very popular house plants, and maybe you have one in your house. The flowers smell wonderful. They are a part of the rainforest you can keep at home!
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The Peace Rose Garden:
(above) The World Peace Rose Garden, established in Capitol Park in 2003, Washington DC, USA was created as a sanctuary of peace, love, and inspiration for people of all nations, cultures, and religions. The garden is dedicated to women, children and families. This Victorian-styled garden features more than 650 roses with more than 153 varieties, colors, and fragrances.
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Famous Peace Songs:
During the Vietnam war, many songs were created around the theme of PEACE. Two very popular songs of that era are "Peace" by Cat Stevens and "Give Peace A Chance" by The Beatles...Read the lyrics below:
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Peace
å by Cat Stevens
Now I've been happy lately, thinking about the good things to come
And I believe it could be, something good has begun Oh I've been smiling lately, dreaming about the world as one
And I believe it could be, some day it's going to come
Cause out on the edge of darkness, there rides a peace train
Oh peace train take this country, come take me home again
Now I've been smiling lately, thinking about the good things to come
And I believe it could be, something good has begun Oh peace train sounding louder
Glide on the peace train
Come on now peace train
Yes, peace train holy roller
Everyone jump upon the peace train
Come on now peace train
Get your bags together, go bring your good friends too
Cause it's getting nearer, it soon will be with you
living, it's not so far from you
And it's getting nearer, soon it will all be true
Now I've been crying lately, thinking about the world as it is
Why must we go on hating, why can't we live in bliss
Cause out on the edge of darkness, there rides a peace train
Oh peace train take this country, come take me home again
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Give Peace A Chance
By Lennon/McCartney (The Beatles)
Two, one two three four
Ev'rybody's talking about
Bagism, Shagism, Dragism, Madism,
Ragism, Tagism
This-ism, that-ism, ism, ism, ism.
All we are saying is give peace a chance.
All we are saying is give peace a chance.
Com'n
Ev'rybody's talking about ministers,
Sinister, Banister.
And canisters, Bishops, Fishops,
Rabbis, and Pop eyes, Bye bye, bye byes.
All we are saying is give peace a chance.
All we are saying is give peace a chance.
Let me tell you now
Revolution, evolution, masturbation,
flagellation, regulation, integrations,
meditations, United Nations.
Congratulations.
All we are saying is give peace a chance.
All we are saying is give peace a chance.
Ev'rybody's talking about
John and Yoko, Timmy Leary, Rosemary,
Tommy Smothers, Bobby Dylan,
Tommy Cooper,
Derek Taylor, Norman Mailer,
Alan Ginsberg, Hare Krishna ,
Hare Krishna, Hare Hare Krishna.
All we are saying is give peace a chance.
All we are saying is give peace a chance.
All we are saying is give peace a chance.
All we are saying is give peace a chance.
All we are saying is give peace a chance.
All we are saying is give peace a chance.
All we are saying is give peace a chance.
There are many more peace songs that have been written through the ages..and many great ones being produced today!
Among them: Crystal Blue Persuasion by Tommy James and The Shondells, "Where Have All The Flowers Gone" by Pete Seege, "Pray Peace" by Alchemy VII, "Someday" byAlan Menken and Stephen Schwartz, "Last Night I Had the Strangest Dream" by Ed McCurdy, "Come the Day" by Bruce Woodley, "Earth" by David Roth, and "We've Been Asking Questions" by John Phillips of the Mamas & the Papas.
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Famous Peace Quotes:
The words of poets. philosophers and noblemen.
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The Nobel Peace Prize:
What is it and who are the winners?
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The Story of Peace Day:
International Peace Day History
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The Peace BELL:
History , Photo and locations of Peace Bells
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Famous Peace Posters:
From Famous Artists
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Poster for Peace Project 2004:
From Contemporary Aartists
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