"Why the white flag is a symbol of surrender is shrouded ... Also, in western cultures, because of the Bible and the white dove being the symbol of peace." "This must all have come together ...

Over the years, they have evolved to incorporate symbols significant ... agricultural industry, the white signifies the country’s desire for peace and unity. The flag was adopted on Oct. 1 ...

Business Insider spoke with Tim Marshall, author of "Worth Dying For: The Power and Politics of Flags" about how the swastika was a symbol of peace until Hitler and the Nazi party changed its meaning.

The White Poppy was first introduced by the Women's Co-operative Guild in 1933 and was intended as a lasting symbol for peace and an end to all wars. Worn on Armistice Day, now Remembrance Sunday ...