Project Gutenberg 2024-06-16 Public domain in the USA. 341 Hunt, Gaillard 1862 1924 09035613 The history of the seal of the United States $aWashington D. C. :$bU.S. Department of State, $c1909. First edition published 1892, with title "The seal of the United States: how it was developed and adopted." Richard Tonsing, deaurider, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The History of the Seal of the United States" by Gaillard Hunt is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This publication presents a comprehensive exploration of the evolution, design, and significance of the United States seal, detailing the various designs proposed by early American leaders and committees from the time of the Revolutionary War through the late 1800s. The book sheds light on the intricate discussions and artistic decisions that led to the creation of a national emblem meant to unify the states and represent the fledgling nation’s ideals. The book meticulously chronicles the origins of the seal, beginning with the first committee formed in 1776, which included notable figures like Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson. It outlines the multiple designs suggested over the years, the rationale behind each choice, and the cultural influences that played a role in shaping the final emblem. It also highlights the debates surrounding its symbolism, including the choice of the bald eagle and the motto "E Pluribus Unum." Overall, Hunt's work provides readers with a detailed look at the heraldic elements and historical contexts that have led to the elements of the Great Seal of the United States, emphasizing the ongoing importance of these symbols in representing national unity and identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) https://archive.org/details/historyofsealofu00unit 20220526090640hunt 1909 US Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en United States -- History CD Text Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Art 162806 2025-06-29T08:04:51.572838 text/html 133725 2024-06-16T19:19:51 text/html 2437139 2025-06-29T08:04:57.215798 application/epub+zip 2435348 2025-06-29T08:04:53.435828 application/epub+zip 164857 2025-06-29T08:04:52.389877 application/epub+zip 2626975 2025-06-29T08:04:59.964362 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2602300 2025-06-29T08:04:56.452865 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 121401 2025-06-29T08:04:50.937868 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 101411 2024-06-16T19:19:51 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 15786 2025-06-29T08:05:00.104296 application/rdf+xml 11302 2025-06-29T08:04:52.664848 image/jpeg 2257 2025-06-29T08:04:52.525836 image/jpeg 2808429 2025-06-29T08:04:51.631869 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia