After six years of discussion on the Great Seal of the United States, Congress adopts the Great Seal on June 20, 1782. The Great Seal has much symbolism on it. On the front of the seal is an Eagle using its right talons to clutch an olive branch and the left talons are clutching arrows. On the breast of the Eagle is a shield with vertical red and white stripes and a blue field on top. Out of the beak is a banner that reads 'e pluribus unum' which means, 'out of many, one'. There are golden rays above the eagle's head encircling 13 stars. The eagle's talons are symbolic of the power of Congress to make peace or war.
There are some Masonic symbols as well on the other side. There is a pyramid with 13 steps, representing the 13 states. The 'All Seeing Eye' above the pyramid (also known as 'the eye of Horus') represents Providence. Beneath the pyramid are the words ' Norvus Ordo Seclorum' which means 'A New Order of the Ages'
The Great Seal of the United States was designed by Charles Thomas.
Source: History.com-Great Seal of the United States
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