The hippies first sprouted during the Vietnam War, and they used various slogans and symbols to protest against the war. They wanted to "spread the wealth" among the people and live in peace in communes in nature, especially in California. Their biggest and most used symbol was the peace sign; they made great use of the peace sign by using it as a symbol for peace and love. Most hippies wore the peace symbol around their neck to represent their beliefs. For example in the picture above the soldier wears a peace symbol juxtaposed with a bandoleer, in addition to some religious medals to show his opposing views of the war. The hippies became rebels against the American government shortly after Kennedy's assassination and all the controversy and conspiracy's behind it. They questioned America's involvement in the Vietnam War and participated in various peace marches across the United States to stop the war. They used popular anti- war slogans such as "Make love, not war" to popularize their beliefs.
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