Happy birthday, peace sign
by Nikki Tundel, Minnesota Public RadioApril 10, 2008
They said it would never catch on. Today, it's one of the most recognizable symbols in the world.
St. Paul, Minn. — The peace symbol stared out as an emblem for the British nuclear proliferation movement. Fifty years later, it adorns bumper stickers, shot glasses and dog sweaters.
Host Mary Lucia and reporter Nikki Tundel discuss the tumultuous life of the peace symbol.
Nikki Tundel
• ReporterNikki Tundel reports and produces stories for MPR News' Minnesota Mix project.
