You probably see the dollar bill every day, but have you ever thought about the symbols on the dollar bill and what they mean ...

The Great Seal of the United States is a powerful national emblem, symbolizing the country’s sovereignty and authority. Used to authenticate important documents, such as treaties and commissions ...

And the first time it was used was in September 17th, 1782, and was commission for George Washington. - And this is officially called the Great Seal of the United States of America.

E pluribus unum is a traditional motto of the United States, appearing on the Great Seal of the United States and means "One out of many" or "One from many"! Its inclusion on the seal was approved ...

The shield, or escutcheon, is “born on the breast of an American Eagle without any other supporters to denote that the United States of America ought to rely on their own Virtue,” Thomson ...

The bird of brown and white feathers has long represented the United States as a majestic and soaring symbol, but only this week did a law make it official.

The seal also includes a shield with the national stars and stripes in the claws of a bald eagle. The red ribbon has the state motto: “State sovereignty — national union.” ...

When tasked with developing the Great Seal of the United States in 1782, then-secretary of Congress Charles Thomson decided that the look of the bald eagle was well-suited to be the centerpiece of ...

Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey — not the bald eagle — to be on the Great Seal of the United States.

The bald eagle has appeared on the Great Seal of the United States, which is used in official documents, since 1782, when the design was finalized.

The bald eagle, a symbol of the power and strength of the United States for more than 240 years, earned an overdue honor on Tuesday: It officially became the country’s national bird.