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The Great Seal of the United States Report

Have you ever heard of the reverse of the Great Seal of the United States being associated with the illuminati? If you have heard of this before, it might not all be true. In this report you will find out if what you have heard of the illuminati is not all true. As a bonus, you will learn about the design, symbolism, and uses of the Great Seal of the United States.

1. Design

Over a stretch of six years, three different committees tried to create a seal for the United States of America. The first of these committees was assigned by the Continental Congress to create the seal on the same day that the Declaration of Independence was adopted. This first committee consisted of Thomas Jefferson, John …show more content…

There many little details with big meanings to the United States on the Great Seal. Congress had wanted to create a Great Seal to show the values, beliefs, and the history of a states. One of the biggest symbols, that I’m sure that everyone has heard about by now, is the so called illuminati.

I’ll first start to explain the many symbols featured on the observe of the Great Seal. The eagle that is shown on the Great Seal’s observe, holds thirteen arrows on its left talons. On its right talons it holds an olive branch. The thirteen arrows symbolize war and the armed might of the United States. The olive branch symbolizes peace and its thirteen leaves, the thirteen original states. The eagle has always looked to the right, towards the olive branch, and has stood alone on the Great Seal. This is supposed to represent that the United states wants be left in peace and is strong by …show more content…

In the center of this side of the Great Seal is an unfinished pyramid. This unfinished pyramid is thirteen steps tall. The unfinished pyramid’s stone is supposed to symbolize that the United States is strong and lasting. On the first steps of the pyramid are the Roman numerals, MDCCLXXVI. This Roman numerals are the number 1776, which is when the Declaration of Independence was signed. Underneath the pyramid is a scroll with the words, Novus Ordo Seclorum. This translates to, “New order of ages.” This is referring to the new government that has begun, the United

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