Armorial of sovereign states - Wikipedia
WEBThis armorial of sovereign states shows the coat of arms, national emblem, or seal for every sovereign state. Although some countries do not have an official national emblem, unofficial emblems which are de facto used as national emblems are also shown below.
The Great Seal - The National Museum of American Diplomacy
WEBMar 19, 2018 · The Great Seal of the United States is a unique symbol of our country and national identity. Only one authorized Great Seal is in official use and is operated by the U.S. Department of State. The Great Seal is impressed upon official documents such as treaties and commissions.
Great Seal of the United States - Wikipedia
WEBThe Great Seal is the seal of the United States of America. The phrase is used both for the impression device itself, which is kept by the United States secretary of state, and more generally for the impression it produces.
Category:National seals - Wikipedia
WEBGreat Seal of Canada. Heirloom Seal of the Realm. Seal of the People's Government of the People's Republic of China. National seals of the Republic of China. Coat of arms of the Holy See. National seal of the Comoros. Seal of the Confederate States.
The Meaning of the Great Seal of The United States
WEBThe Great Seal of the United States is the official emblem and heraldic device of the United States of America. It was adopted by the Continental Congress on June 20, 1782, to represent the nation and to demonstrate to other nations of the world the ideas and values of its Founders and people.
Great Seal of the United States | Facts, History, & Symbolism
WEBAug 30, 2024 · 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.
Great Seal of the United States - State Symbols USA
WEBThe Great Seal of the United States has a rich history beginning with our founding fathers in 1776; the seal is affixed to documents like foreign treaties and presidential proclamations. The Secretary of State is the official custodian of the great seal of the United States.
Original Design of the Great Seal of the United States (1782)
WEBOct 23, 2023 · 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 commissions of high officials of the government.
The Great Seal: Celebrating 233 Years of a National Emblem
WEBOn 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 of the United States - GovInfo
WEBJun 19, 2020 · The Great Seal symbolizes independence and self-government and appears on official documents such as proclamations, treaties and communications from the President to heads of foreign governments. You will also find it on U.S. passports and the U.S. one dollar bill.
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