Rainbow peace flag 1935   Save
Ohio History Connection
Description: This blue, brown and white silk flag shows a rainbow, stars, and the Earth. The dimensions of the flag are 20 cm by 31 cm. Reverend J. W. Van Kirk of Youngstown, Ohio, designed the peace flag around 1935. J. W. Van Kirk was a peace advocate. He carried the peace flag he designed around the world several times, showing it to various kings, emperors and presidents. Fred W. Hart of Akron, Ohio, donated this flag in 1939. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: H65538_001
Subjects: World war 1935-1945; Ceremonial artifact; Communication artifact
Places: Ohio