The Great Seal of the United States, created by Charles Thomson and modified by William Barton, was approved by the Continental Congress on June 20, 1782. The front features a bald eagle with a scroll in its beak with the Latin motto made of thirteen letters, E Pluribus Unum (Out of one, many). The eagle holds an olive branch with thirteen leaves and thirteen olives in one claw, which is a symbol of peace. In its other claw it holds thirteen arrows, which are a symbol of war. There are thirteen stars above the eagle's head, and there is a shield with thirteen stripes in front of the eagle.
The reverse of the seal features a thirteen-step pyramid with 1776 on its base. The Eye of Providence, a symbol used to represent divine protection, sits on the top of the pyramid. Above the eye is the Latin motto Annuit Coeptis (It [the Eye of Providence] is favorable to our undertakings). Beneath the pyramid is another Latin phrase, Novus Ordo Seclorum (New Order of the Ages).
The front of the seal is used on official federal documents and in official federal decoration. The back is never used as a seal. Both the front and the back of the seal are on the one-dollar bill.
The Great Seal of the United States
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The Great Seal Of The United States: Its History, Symbolism And Message For The New Age is a comprehensive book by Paul Foster Case that explores the history and symbolism of the Great Seal of the United States. The book delves into the origins of the seal, its design, and the various interpretations of its symbols. Case provides a detailed analysis of the seal's imagery, including the eagle, the arrows, the olive branch, and the Latin phrases that surround the seal. He also examines the seal's connection to ancient esoteric traditions and its relevance to modern spiritual and philosophical movements. The book is written in an accessible style and is suitable for both scholars and general readers interested in American history, symbolism, and spirituality. It offers a fascinating insight into the Great Seal of the United States and its enduring significance in the modern era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
The Great Seal of the United States
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How do Americans know that government papers are real? If you see an eagle holding a shield, and a pyramid with an eye above it, the papers are no fakes. Listen to Benjamin Franklin as he talks about the birth of the Great Seal in 1782 and why it's still so important to our country today.
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