Where did the international symbol for "Peace" originate ?
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This forked symbol was adopted as its badge by the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament in Britain, and originally, its use was confined to supporters of that organization. It was later generalised to become an icon of the 1960s anti-war movement, and was also adopted by the counterculture of the time. It was designed and completed February 21, 1958 by Gerald Holtom, a commercial designer and artist in Britain. He had been commissioned by the CND to design a symbol for use at an Easter march to Canterbury Cathedral in protest against the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment at Aldermaston in England.\n\nThe symbol itself is a combination of the semaphoric signals for the letters "N" and "D," standing for Nuclear Disarmament. In semaphore the letter "N" is formed by a person holding two flags in an upside-down "V," and the letter "D" is formed by holding one flag pointed straight up and the other pointed straight down. These two signals imposed over each other form the shape of the peace symbol. In the original design the lines widened at the edge of the circle.
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For 140 years (1819-1959), the Union Jack flew over Singapore. Then, on 3 December 1959, the National Flag, an important symbol of independence, was unveiled at the installation of the new Head of State, the Yang di-Pertuan Negara. Also unveiled that day were the State Crest and the National Anthem. The flag was conceived and created by a committee headed by the then Deputy Prime Minister, Dr Toh Chin Chye.\n\nThe Flag consists of two horizontal halves, red above white. Red symbolises universal brotherhood and equality of men; white, purity and virtue. In the upper left corner, a white crescent moon and five white stars form a circle. The crescent moon represents a young nation on the rise. The five stars stand for Singapore's ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality.
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the eye is the all seeing eye of God, Pyramid reflects the fascination with rosicrucianism at the time.Novus ordo seclorum means the "new world order." There are also symbols of Israel united with the 13 colonies \n\nthe cloud above the eagle represents the shekina cloud of glory over Israel. and the star inside the cloud is the star of david with 12 stars to represent the 12 tribes of Israel..Toward the end of the american revolution, Geroge Washington obtained financial help from Jews both in the united States and in europe to finsh the war.  They were critical in help the colonies win and establish the nation. They are given this recognition on the emblem. This country then owes its existence to the nation of Israel and today we still protect ISrael in return.  There is a historical bond between america and the jewish nation in the quest for freedom adn peace.
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In brussels, belgium. It is called the atomium and it is the symbol of a former world's fair.\n\nIf you remember the movie "Contact" with Jodie Foster, you will recognize it as I believe it was the model for it.
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If you mean the origin of the "word" it means \n0(zero) Killed. It was used during the war and it was also symbolized with a thumb up.\nI've also heard that it comes from old English and O.K. were the initials for All Correct wich were suposed to be spelled Oll "Korrect" (O.K.). But the first choice is probably the korrect one.
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Do you mean the coat of arms?  The one with the shield in the middle?\n\nhttp://www.guyana.org/Handbook/symbols.html
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find it in wikipedia.com\n\n:> peace\n.
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Upon its initial introduction, de Coubertin stated the following in the August, 1913 edition of Revue Olympique:\n\nThe emblem chosen to illustrate and represent the world Congress of 1914 ...: five intertwined rings in different colours - blue, yellow, black, green, red - are placed on the white field of the paper. These five rings represent the five parts of the world which now are won over to Olympism and willing to accept healthy competition. \nIn his article published in the "Olympic Revue" the official magazine of the International Olympic Committee in November 1992, the American historian Robert Barney explains that the idea of the interlaced rings came to Pierre of Coubertin when he was in charge of the USFSA ( Unión des Societes Française de Sports Athletiques): The emblem of the union was two interlaced rings (like the typical interlaced marriage rings) and originally the idea of Austrian psychiatrist Carl Jung because for him the ring meant continuity and the human being. \nMoreover, the six colours thus combined reproduce those of all the nations without exception. The blue and yellow of Sweden, the blue and white of Argentina, the French, British, American, German, Belgian, Italian, and Hungarian tricolours, the yellow and red of Spain lie next to the new Brazilian and Australian flags, and the old Japan and the young China. This is really an international emblem.
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the motmot\n\nhttp://www.vianica.com/nicaragua/3-national-symbols.html
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What kind of a symbol?
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The original phrase was "Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum." (igeetoor qwee dayseederaht pahkem, praypahret bellum), Therefore, he who desires peace should prepare for war.
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The Omskar..or OM. It is sounded by putting the three sanskrit letters A-U-M together. The sound is said to be the sound of creation, the first sound. It represents God.\n\nThe swastika is a Hindu symbol. It represents good luck and good fortune. The Nazis reversed the symbol and turned it on its side. It is believed when it is used this way, it means death. (they probably should of asked a Hindu more about the symbol before using it, eh?)\n\nThe lotus flower. The lotus flower is chosen because the seed is planted in the mud, but the blossom rises through the murky water and appears at the surface. It represents the good in us blossoming up and reaching towards God.\n\nThose are just a few of the symbols. There are a lot more. You can always do a Google or Yahoo search on "Hindu symbols" and there are many websites that have pictures of the symbols and give some really great explainations as well.
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Why do you keep asking this question?\n\nAre you really stupid?\n\nWhy not look it up on the internet?\n\n(The initial charter was part of the Versailles peace treaty signed in Versailles, 1919; the treaty was ratified in London in 1920)
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It has its origin in the Latin phrase "inter alia", meaning "among other things". Another form is: "inter alios", meaning "among others" (often used to compress lists of parties to legal documents).
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find it in the world wide web use url bar\n\n:> peace\n.
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Some people equate finding a cross or other religious symbol with being an answer from God or a symbol of peace. As if to say, "I am with you, everything will be ok." Is there anything that's been bothering you lately, anything that you've asked the Lord for help in? Use this to help bring peace to your mind and to strengthen your faith. The Lord is by your side, He is with you; walk in confidence knowing this.
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It's a part of the world!\nSo, when the rest of the world lives in peace!