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U.S. presidential candidate Richard Nixon using the gesture as a victory sign in 1968. Actor Steve McQueen flashing the V sign (for peace) for a mugshot, after being arrested for drunk driving (1972) The meaning of the V sign is partially dependent on the manner in which the hand is positioned.
Surrounded by a sea of peace symbols, President Richard Nixon gives the "V" sign as his motorcade passes a group of demonstrators in Rochester, Minnesota in October 1970.
Jan 5, 2019 · Richard Nixon once raised some eyebrows in the 1950s when he made the gesture in Brazil as he stepped off a plane.
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Though it’s called a sign, similar to gestures used in sign language, this one is not the actual gesture for “peace” in American Sign Language. Instead, it originated as a way to show “V” for “Victory” during World War II. Later, President Richard M. Nixon famously used it also to mean “victory.”
Mar 30, 2024 · For a younger generation, the once-powerful protest symbol packs about as much of a punch as a smiley face. Once the powerful logo of nuclear disarmament, the peace sign became so overused it...
Mar 24, 2024 · With just a twist of the wrist, this simple sign can go from a symbol of victory, peace, or Kawaii cuteness to an extremely rude gesture roughly translating to “Up yours!” Or “F**k you!” But where did this gesture come from, and how did it come to have such wildly different meanings.
Browse 51 nixon peace sign photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more photos and images. As he boards the White House helicopter after resigning the presidency, Richard M Nixon smiles and gives the victory sign.