A photograph shows a close-up of a dense crowd of diverse people gathered in the green space of a city. One person is raising a flag that has a peace symbol on it. The lettering above the symbol is obscured.
Source: Library of Congress, LC-DIG-gtfy-07050
What is the relevance of the symbol on the flag in the context of this photograph?
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Responses
The use of the symbol shows cooperation between those opposed to nuclear weapons and those opposed to the Vietnam War.
The use of the symbol shows cooperation between those opposed to nuclear weapons and those opposed to the Vietnam War.
The peace sign is used in a negative way to discredit the anti-Vietnam War movement.
The peace sign is used in a negative way to discredit the anti-Vietnam War movement.
The use of the peace sign here is not related to a specific idea. Its use is simply a part of popular culture.
The use of the peace sign here is not related to a specific idea. Its use is simply a part of popular culture.
The peace sign was adopted as a symbol of the anti-Vietnam War movement. It was used to unite people in the movement.
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The most relevant response in the context of this photograph is:
The peace sign was adopted as a symbol of the anti-Vietnam War movement. It was used to unite people in the movement.
This option accurately reflects the historical significance of the peace symbol during the time of the Vietnam War, where it became a prominent emblem for those advocating for peace and opposition to the conflict.
