The Great Seal - The National Museum of American Diplomacy
2018年3月19日 · Charles Thomson, Secretary of the Continental Congress, designed the 1782 seal to symbolize our country’s strength, unity, and independence. The olive branch and the arrows held in the eagle’s talons denote the power of peace and war.
Great Seal of the United States - Wikipedia
The Great Seal symbol (or a close variant) has been used by former presidents after leaving office. In February 2021, the Seal continued to feature in the logo of the Office of Barack and Michelle Obama, and the logo of the Office of George W. Bush.
Official 1782 Explanation' of the Great Seal of the United States
Seven different dies of the Great Seal have been used since 1782, but the original written description remains unchanged. Charles Thomson's brief remarks about the symbolism of America's national emblem.
Original Design of the Great Seal of the United States (1782)
2023年10月23日 · The Great Seal of the United States is the symbol of our sovereignty as a nation. Its obverse is used on official documents to authenticate the signature of the President and it appears on proclamations, warrants, treaties, and …
The Great Seal of the United States - American History For Kids
On the front of the seal is bald eagle with the shield of the United States. The shield has thirteen red and white stripes, representing the thirteen original colonies. The shield is unsupported, symbolizing that America stands on its own for virtue and justice. A blue stripe at the top of the shield stands for Congress.
Great Seal of the United States - Britannica
Great Seal of the United States, official seal of the United States of America. The design of the obverse is the coat of arms of the United States—an official emblem, mark of identification, and symbol of the authority of the government. On the reverse is an unfinished pyramid topped with an eye enclosed in a triangle.
History of the Great Seal of the United States - TheCollector
2020年5月31日 · The Great Seal of the United States is one of the oldest and most enduring symbols of the United States of America. Discover its long, but often overlooked, history and usage as a symbol
The Great Seal of the United States - The American Revolution Institute
In this lesson, students learn how the Revolutionaries created the Great Seal and what the different symbols that make up the Great Seal mean, and will consider how those symbols have been used to represent our national identity since the Revolutionary generation.
The Great Seal: Celebrating 233 Years of a National Emblem
On June 20, 1782, the Confederation Congress approved and finalized the first Great Seal of the United States. The First Continental Congress in 1776 originally commissioned Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams to create a national seal.
The Great Seal - American Heritage
On June 20 Congress approved the report and the “United States in Congress Assembled” finally had a seal and a coat of arms. And while the Great Seal has been improved visually in the years since, this three-committee, seven-designer official symbol of the United States of America is the one we see today.