Summary
The Smiling Sun logo was designed in 1975 by Anne Lund, who was part of the Danish Organization for Information on Nuclear Power. The cheerful image was used alongside a polite phrase in order to express cordial dissent and to stimulate dialogue. Within a few years, it had been translated into more than 50 languages and since then it has acquired international recognition as the most famous anti-nuclear symbol. Not only was it heavily employed in campaigns of the 70s and 80s, but it has also been adopted by anti-nuclear movements of the 21st century. Most common variations are 'Nuclear Power? No thanks' and 'Uranium? No thanks'.
Alternative Name: Button
Physical Description
Circular badge. Yellow background with red smiling sun. Black printed text around the perimeter. Pin on the back.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Nic Maclellan, 23 Feb 1987
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Inscriptions
URANIUM? / NO THANKS
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Overall Dimensions
36 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Economic Geology, Peace Issues, Political Protests, Protest Movements, Uranium Mining, Anti-Nuclear Protests, Nuclear Disarmament, Nuclear Power, Activism, Environmental Activism