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Great Seal of the United States - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (1151 words) |
 | The Great Seal of the United States is used to authenticate certain documents issued by the United States government. |
| The main figure on the obverse (front) of the seal is a Bald Eagle with its wings outstretched ("displayed", in heraldic terms). |
| On the Great Seal as depicted in the Seal of the President of the United States, the bald eagle originally faced its left talon holding the bundle of arrows, symbolizing the "power of war". |
| Public Records: The History of the Arms and Great Seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (823 words) |
| Seals, such as those that appear on documents certified by the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, have a long history and were mentioned even in the Bible. |
| The Great Seal is in the custody of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, who is required by the Constitution to affix an impression of it to all commissions (official appointments) issued in the name of the Commonwealth. |
| The use of the coat of arms and the Great Seal of the Commonwealth for advertising or commercial purposes is prohibited by law. |
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