File:FirstCommitteeGreatSealReverseLossingDrawing.jpg
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Interpretation of the first committee's design for the reverse of the Great Seal of the United States in 1776, which was never used. This was Benjamin Franklin's design, originally suggested for the obverse, but the committee chose Pierre Eugene du Simitiere's design for that side. This interpretation was made in 1856 by Benson J. Lossing. Franklin's design was:Thomas Jefferson, a member of the committee, liked the motto enough to later use it on his personal seal. |
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Extracted from PDF version of Symbols of the Great Seal poster, part of a U.S. Diplomacy Center (State Department) exhibition on the 225th anniversary of the Great Seal. Direct PDF URL [1] (18MB) |
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The U.S. Diplomacy Center exhibition page states All materials in this exhibition are in the public domain and can be reproduced without permission. Citation of this source is appreciated. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| current | 15:12, 29 September 2025 | | 1,480 × 1,480 (1.21 MB) | JayCubby | clean |
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