The Peace Pole Project was started in Japan by Masahisa Goi (1916- 1980) who dedicated his life to spreading the message, May Peace Prevail on Earth. Mr. Goi was greatly saddened by the destruction caused by World War II and the atomic bombs that fell on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. His desire to assist in the creation of world peace was answered in 1955 when the message of May Peace Prevail on Earth came to him in a moment of inspiration and deep prayer.

After Mr. Goi authored the message, May Peace Prevail on Earth, it was promoted throughout Japan. Soon after, Peace Poles inscribed with the message began to appear in locations across Japan. After the United Nations International Year of Peace in 1986, supporters around the world began to plant peace poles in their communities across the United States and the world. Peace Poles are now the most recognized international peace symbol and monument worldwide with more than 200,000 Peace Poles standing in almost every country around the world.

Our Founder, Masahisa Goi
Credit: World Peace Pole Project

Starting Peace Pole Makers USA

Peace Pole Makers USA was born in 1985 when Joe and Carol Spaulding began Peace Poles in their barn in Northern Michigan. They sold the business to Dave Moffat in 2021. He moved it to Maple City, Michigan, where he continued the tradition of handcrafting unique and personalized Peace Poles.

Jim and Sue Continue the Legacy

While on a trip to Northern Michigan in 2021 to pick up their Peace Pole, Jim and Sue Law were handed the keys and torch of the 36-year-old Peace Pole Makers USA. Peace Pole Makers USA created their new home in 2021 in Jim and Sue's hometown of St. Louis, Missouri.