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The organization known as Students Against Driving Drunk was established in 1981 at Wayland High School in Massachusetts by Robert Anastas. In 1997 the organization acknowledged the additional pressures that youth were surrounded with and opted to change their name to Students Against Destructive Decisions. The change embraced the need for youth to have education and support in their daily efforts to avoid the dangers associated with drinking, drugs, bullying and depression. There is a SADD chapter in all 50 states and over 10,000 overall. 

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The Cross and Peace symbol was used during the Vietnam War (1955 – 1975) to protest against the war by various groups. Anti-war protests became widespread after 1967.   

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This button was one of several other peace promoting buttons that were released during the Cold War (1947 - 1991). The flags represent the two major countries involved in the War; the United States and the USSR (former Soviet Union). The War ended when the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991.

The peace sign was originally created in 1958 by Gerald Holtom for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. Inspired partly by semaphore flag signals for "N" and "D" (Nuclear Disarmament), Holtom sketched the symbol several times in preparation for the upcoming protests. Afterward the symbol was adopted by the American Student Peace Union in the 1960s, it grew to become the iconic symbol that we know today. Holtom passed away in 1985, and his collection of sketches was donated to the Commonweal Collection at the University of Bradford.

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The peace sign was originally created in 1958 by Gerald Holtom for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. Inspired partly by semaphore flag signals for "N" and "D" (Nuclear Disarmament), Holtom sketched the symbol several times in preparation for the upcoming protests. Afterward the symbol was adopted by the American Student Peace Union in the 1960s, it grew to become the iconic symbol that we know today. Holtom passed away in 1985, and his collection of sketches was donated to the Commonweal Collection at the University of Bradford.

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INMJ is an acronym for “It’s Not My Job.” 

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"Let's Green America," is most likely a message to encourage people to join Green America’s mission. Green America strives to create a socially and environmentally sustainable society by using the strength of the consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace. They work to have all communities stay healthy and safe and focus on four areas: climate and clean energy, sustainable food and agriculture, responsible investing, and fair labor.

Green America was established in 1982 when a small group of people believed that they can create an economy that works for their planet. They helped people working as consumers, investors, community activists, teachers, and parents to take action that promotes positive social and environmental progress. This grows a market for green products, creates renewable energy, promotes fair wages and fair trade, and builds healthy communities. Green America encourages communities to put the world on a sustainable path towards the future.

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The French writing on the button translates in English to: War is neither good for children nor for other living beings. This phrase was embraced by the group Another Mother for Peace (AMP) during the 1960s. The phrase is more commonly found printed with the group’s trademarked Sunflower logo.  The US based group was opposed to the Vietnam War and encouraged people, specifically women, to write to their elected government officials about their desire for peace. The group was inactive from 1986-2003. When tensions in the Middle East led to war between the United States and Iraq, the group reactivated. Both Germany and France were opposed to the Iraq War and embraced the AMP slogan.

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The German writing on the button translates in English to: War is not healthy for children and other living beings. This phrase was embraced by the group Another Mother for Peace (AMP) during the 1960s. The phrase is more commonly found printed with the group’s trademarked Sunflower logo.  The US based group was opposed to the Vietnam War and encouraged people, specifically women, to write to their elected government officials about their desire for peace. The group was inactive from 1986-2003. When tensions in the Middle East led to war between the United States and Iraq, the group reactivated. Both Germany and France were opposed to the Iraq War and embraced the AMP slogan.

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“You're only here for a short visit. Don't hurry, don't worry. And be sure to smell the flowers along the way,” is a quote by Walter Hagen. The essence of this phrase is to enjoy life by slowing down.