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The eagle and the shield : a history of the great seal of the United States

Note that the originally uploaded PDF has bookmarks, links, and consistent page numbering when viewed in Adobe Reader. Discusses the development and evolution of the Great Seal of the United States along with derived seals such as the Seal of the President, Vice President, Department of State and Supreme Court through three congressional committees (1776, 1780, 1782) and then also the engraving of dies. Biographical sketches are given of some of the various people involved at different points in time. Also covered is the use of the Great Seal in government documents such as treaties or patents and public displays of the Great Seal such as in paintings and currency. A question and answer section at the end of the book addresses a variety of different topics including a number of myths and stories concerning the Great Seal. Ninety-two illustrations are included within this text. xliv, 637 pages Contents: Foreword Descriptive List of Illustrations I. What Is the Great Seal of the United States? II. The First Committee, 1776 III. The Second Committee, 1780 IV. The Third Committee, 1782 V. Thomson and Barton Complete the Design VI. Congress Adopts Thomson's Report VII. The Die of 1782 V

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