The history of the modern peace sign is quite interesting and it is no wonder why by the end of the 1960's, it had been adopted as a generic peace sign, crossing national and cultural boundaries!

Why are peace symbols so popular? Well, the pure definition of peace has a lot to do with it! Peace, defined, is freedom from disturbance, tranquility... and that is what peace symbols signify: HOPE, TRANQUILITY, and UNITY. The ultimate goal in life!