Yard signs can help to foster a sense of healthy community and to build a neighbourhood in peaceful harmony ... providing a communication platform for people to connect and share affirmations about "peaceful living in togetherness".
J. Q. Adams (1767-1848)
John Quincy Adams was the sixth President of the United States (1825-29). He is credited with popularizing the use of yard signs in political campaigns. During the 1824 presidential election (26th Oct - 2nd Dec 1824) he used yard signs to promote his candidacy and spread his message to voters. - This practice quickly caught on and has become a staple of American politics ever since.