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Exhibition Celebrating the 225th Anniversary of the Great Seal

Printing These Posters

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All materials in this exhibition are in the public domain and can be reproduced without permission. Citation of this source is appreciated.

Celebrating the 225th Anniversary
Of the Great Seal:
Past, Present and Future

Great Seal Exhibition: Great Seal above line drawing of mechanism for imprinting the seal

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Printing Handouts

The materials from this exhibition are also available to download and print in
8 1/2"x11" format:

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As a series of separate PDF files.

The Great Seal: Symbol and Identity
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Seals and Symbols
In the American Colonies

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Creating the Great Seal
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Images of early designs for the Great Seal and paintings of people involved in the design

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Symbols of the Great Seal

Explanation of symbols included in the Great Seal, such as the bald eagle and constellation of stars

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Keeping the Seal in Good Hands

images of people assigned to keep and use the seal since early times and photos of the materials used and steps taken to imprint the seal on a document

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Redefining the Seal's Use

Examples of documents that no longer require the seal to be affixed, and other documents that do still require the seal. Artifacts from the Diplomacy Center collections.

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Using the Seal
As the Nation Expands
Aritfacts associated with use of the Great Seal from 1782-1825 on treaties, presidential proclamations and passports

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Commemorating the Seal
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Text explains when and how slight changes in the Great Seal came about, and photos show how the Great Seal has been commemorated over the years.

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Looking to the Future
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Students artwork depicts their hopes and visions for the future of the United States

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