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Symbol Name File References Flag: Flag of the United States [1] Seal: Great Seal of the United States (obverse) (reverse) [2] National motto "In God We Trust" E pluribus unum [3] [4] National anthem "The Star-Spangled Banner" "The Star-Spangled Banner" [5] National march "The Stars and Stripes Forever" "The Stars and Stripes Forever" [6] Oath ...
The following table displays the official flag, seal, and coat of arms of the 50 states, of the federal district, the 5 inhabited territories, and the federal government of the United States of America.
The United States Centennial in 1876 had renewed interest in national symbols, and articles appeared noting the irregularities in the 1841 seal. [14] However, when it came time to replace the worn 1841 die, the Department of State kept the same design. The new die was engraved by Herman Baumgarten of Washington, D.C.
U.S. states, districts, and territories have representative symbols that are recognized by their state legislatures, territorial legislatures, or tradition.Some, such as flags, seals, and birds have been created or chosen by all U.S. polities, while others, such as state crustaceans, state mushrooms, and state toys have been chosen by only a few.
Pages in category "National symbols of the United States" The following 35 pages are in this category, out of 35 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
On documents from the U.S. president to the U.S. Congress, and as a symbol on presidential vehicles, podiums, and other places The seal of the president of the United States is used to mark correspondence from the president of the United States to the U.S. Congress , and is also used as a symbol of the presidency itself.
Pelican – American Solidarity Party. [18] Used for its association with Christian democracy. Penguin – used in some states as a symbol of the Libertarian Party; Porcupine – Libertarian Party. Used as a symbol of the Free State Project in New Hampshire and libertarian ideas and movements in general. Raccoon – Whig Party [19]
A man holding the mace, to show scale. The design of the mace is derived from an ancient battle weapon and the Roman fasces.The ceremonial mace is 46 inches (120 cm) high and consists of 13 ebony rods—representing the original 13 states of the Union—bound together by silver strands criss-crossed over the length of the pole.