States are the primary subdivisions of the United States, and possess a number of powers and rights under the United States Constitution, such as regulating intrastate commerce, running elections, creating local governments, and ratifying constitutional amendments. Each state has its own constitution, grounded in republican principles, and government, consisting of three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. All states and their residents are represented in the federal Congress, a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Each state is represented by two Senators, while Representatives are distributed among the states in proportion to the most recent constitutionally mandated decennial census. Additionally, each state is entitled to select a number of electors to vote in the Electoral College, the body that elects the President of the United States, equal to the total of Representatives and Senators in Congress from that state.Article IV, Section 3, Clause 1 of the Constitution grants to Congress the authority to admit new states into the Union. Since the establishment of the United States in 1776, the number of states has expanded from the original 13 to 50. Each new state has been admitted on an equal footing with the existing states.
The Great Seal of the United States is used to authenticate certain documents issued by the U.S. federal government. The phrase is used both for the physical seal itself (which is kept by the U.S. Secretary of State), and more generally for the design impressed upon it. The Great Seal was first used publicly in 1782.
The obverse of the great seal is used as the national coat of arms of the United States. It is officially used on documents such as United States passports, military insignia, embassyplacards, and various flags. As a coat of arms, the design has official colors; the physical Great Seal itself, as affixed to paper, is monochrome.
Since 1935, both sides of the Great Seal have appeared on the reverse of the one-dollar bill. The Seal of the President of the United States is directly based on the Great Seal, and its elements are used in numerous government agency and state seals.
Design
Obverse
The design on the obverse (or front) of the seal is the coat of arms of the United States. The shield, though sometimes drawn incorrectly, has two main differences from the American flag. First, it has no stars on the blue chief (though other arms based on it do: the chief of the arms of the United States Senate may show 13 or 50, and the shield of the 9/11 Commission has, sometimes, 50 mullets on the chief). Second, unlike the American flag, the outermost stripes are white, not red; so as not to violate the heraldicrule of tincture.
Built at a cost of $79.4 million ($724million in today's dollars) the ship is the largest ocean liner constructed entirely in the U.S. and the fastest ocean liner to cross the Atlantic in either direction. Even in her retirement, she retains the Blue Riband, the accolade given to the passenger liner crossing the Atlantic Ocean in regular service with the highest speed.
Her construction was subsidized by the U.S. government, since she was designed to allow conversion to a troopship should the need arise.United States operated uninterrupted in transatlantic passenger service until 1969. Since 1996 she has been docked at Pier 82 on the Delaware River in Philadelphia.
Design and construction
Inspired by the exemplary service of the British liners RMSQueen Mary and Queen Elizabeth, which transported hundreds of thousands of U.S. troops to Europe during World War II, the U.S. government sponsored the construction of a large and fast merchant vessel that would be capable of transporting large numbers of soldiers. Designed by renowned American naval architect and marine engineer William Francis Gibbs (1886–1967), the liner's construction was a joint effort between the United States Navy and United States Lines. The U.S. government underwrote $50 million of the $78 million construction cost, with the ship's operators, United States Lines, contributing the remaining $28 million. In exchange, the ship was designed to be easily converted in times of war to a troopship with a capacity of 15,000 troops, or to a hospital ship .
United States is the first full length hard rock collaborative album between hard rock guitar virtuoso Paul Gilbert and singer Freddie Nelson. The collaboration has been described as a cross between Queen and Mr. Big.
The Great Seal of the United States...a wood carving of the Great Seal was given to U.S. Ambassador W. Averell Harriman by a group of school children in Moscow and hung in the ambassador's embassy there from 1945 - 1952. As national Cryptologic Museum Curator Patrick D. Weadon explains, it was th gift that kept on giving.
published: 10 Mar 2020
The Great Seal of the United States: America's Emblem
The Great Seal of the United States is one of America's most recognizable symbols, its impressed upon official government documents such as treaties and commissions, and is found on documents such as U.S. passports and the reverse of the $1 bill.
We spoke with Laura Johnson, Deputy Director of the Office of Presidential Appointments to learn a little more about The Great Seal of the United States.
published: 26 Jun 2019
What is Great Seal of the United States?, Explain Great Seal of the United States
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Title: What is Great Seal of the United States?, Explain Great Seal of the United States
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Description: The Great Seal of the United States is used to authenticate certain documents issued by the Federal government of the United States. The phrase is used both for the physical seal itself, which is kept by the United States Secretary of State, and more generally for the design impressed upon it. The Great Seal was first used publicly in 1782. The obverse of the Great Seal is used as the national coat of arms of the United States. It is officially used on documents such as United States passports, military insignia, embassy placards, and various f...
published: 13 Oct 2018
Catching Up with The Curator: The Presidential Seal
Go inside the White House with White House Curator, Bill Allman, as he talks about the Presidential Seal and shows you a sample of the locations it is hiding in plain sight. See more videos like this at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/inside-white-house
published: 18 Oct 2012
The Great Seal of the United States: America's Emblem
The Great Seal of the United States is one of America's most recognizable symbols, its impressed upon official government documents such as treaties and commissions, and is found on documents such as U.S. passports and the reverse of the $1 bill.
We spoke with Laura Johnson, Deputy Director of the Office of Presidential Appointments to learn a little more about The Great Seal of the United States.
Learn more about The Great Seal on our website: https://diplomacy.state.gov/the-great-seal/
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published: 15 Oct 2020
Benjamin Franklin & The Seal of the United States
To celebrate Benjamin Franklin’s birth is to be reminded of a prolific inventor, author, printer, librarian, postmaster, and, by the way, one of our country’s most prominent Founders!
But did you know that in 1776, Franklin, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson proposed a seal of the United States depicting the Israelites escaping Egypt, from the book of Exodus? From John Adam’s description, “Dr. Franklin proposes . . . Moses lifting up his Wand, and dividing the Red Sea, and Pharaoh, in his Chariot overwhelmed with the Waters. Jefferson proposed The Children of Israel in the Wilderness, led by a Cloud by day and a Pillar of Fire by night.”
From colonial times to speeches of Martin Luther King Jr.—the story of the exodus has an enduring legacy in America.
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published: 17 Jan 2018
"The Hidde Message of the Great Seal of the United States" Broadcast (12/21/2016 - 12/22/2016)
You’ve probably seen it thousands of times, but how often have you really looked at it? Today on Family Talk, guest Michael Kanis encourages you to look closely at the Great Seal of the United States to discover hidden messages from our founding fathers. Learn how these messages can help us to preserve the values our nation was built upon.
Day ONE: http://bit.ly/FTW_12212016
Day TWO: http://bit.ly/FTW_12222016
published: 22 Dec 2016
Great Seal of the United States
The Great Seal of the United States is used to authenticate certain documents issued by the U.S. federal government. The phrase is used both for the physical seal itself (which is kept by the U.S. Secretary of State), and more generally for the design impressed upon it. The Great Seal was first used publicly in 1782.
The obverse of the great seal is used as the national coat of arms of the United States. It is officially used on documents such as United States passports, military insignia, embassy placards, and various flags. As a coat of arms, the design has official colors; the physical Great Seal itself, as affixed to paper, is monochrome.
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The Great Seal of the United States...a wood carving of the Great Seal was given to U.S. Ambassador W. Averell Harriman by a group of school children in Moscow ...
The Great Seal of the United States...a wood carving of the Great Seal was given to U.S. Ambassador W. Averell Harriman by a group of school children in Moscow and hung in the ambassador's embassy there from 1945 - 1952. As national Cryptologic Museum Curator Patrick D. Weadon explains, it was th gift that kept on giving.
The Great Seal of the United States...a wood carving of the Great Seal was given to U.S. Ambassador W. Averell Harriman by a group of school children in Moscow and hung in the ambassador's embassy there from 1945 - 1952. As national Cryptologic Museum Curator Patrick D. Weadon explains, it was th gift that kept on giving.
The Great Seal of the United States is one of America's most recognizable symbols, its impressed upon official government documents such as treaties and commiss...
The Great Seal of the United States is one of America's most recognizable symbols, its impressed upon official government documents such as treaties and commissions, and is found on documents such as U.S. passports and the reverse of the $1 bill.
We spoke with Laura Johnson, Deputy Director of the Office of Presidential Appointments to learn a little more about The Great Seal of the United States.
The Great Seal of the United States is one of America's most recognizable symbols, its impressed upon official government documents such as treaties and commissions, and is found on documents such as U.S. passports and the reverse of the $1 bill.
We spoke with Laura Johnson, Deputy Director of the Office of Presidential Appointments to learn a little more about The Great Seal of the United States.
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Title: What is Great Seal of the United States?, Explain Great Seal of the United States
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~~~ Great Seal of the United States ~~~
Title: What is Great Seal of the United States?, Explain Great Seal of the United States
Created on: 2018-10-13
Source Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Seal_of_the_United_States
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Description: The Great Seal of the United States is used to authenticate certain documents issued by the Federal government of the United States. The phrase is used both for the physical seal itself, which is kept by the United States Secretary of State, and more generally for the design impressed upon it. The Great Seal was first used publicly in 1782. The obverse of the Great Seal is used as the national coat of arms of the United States. It is officially used on documents such as United States passports, military insignia, embassy placards, and various flags. As a coat of arms, the design has official colors; the physical Great Seal itself, as affixed to paper, is monochrome. Since 1935, both sides of the Great Seal have appeared on the reverse of the one-dollar bill. The Seal of the President of the United States is directly based on the Great Seal, and its elements are used in numerous government agency and state seals.
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Description: The Great Seal of the United States is used to authenticate certain documents issued by the Federal government of the United States. The phrase is used both for the physical seal itself, which is kept by the United States Secretary of State, and more generally for the design impressed upon it. The Great Seal was first used publicly in 1782. The obverse of the Great Seal is used as the national coat of arms of the United States. It is officially used on documents such as United States passports, military insignia, embassy placards, and various flags. As a coat of arms, the design has official colors; the physical Great Seal itself, as affixed to paper, is monochrome. Since 1935, both sides of the Great Seal have appeared on the reverse of the one-dollar bill. The Seal of the President of the United States is directly based on the Great Seal, and its elements are used in numerous government agency and state seals.
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Go inside the White House with White House Curator, Bill Allman, as he talks about the Presidential Seal and shows you a sample of the locations it is hiding in...
Go inside the White House with White House Curator, Bill Allman, as he talks about the Presidential Seal and shows you a sample of the locations it is hiding in plain sight. See more videos like this at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/inside-white-house
Go inside the White House with White House Curator, Bill Allman, as he talks about the Presidential Seal and shows you a sample of the locations it is hiding in plain sight. See more videos like this at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/inside-white-house
The Great Seal of the United States is one of America's most recognizable symbols, its impressed upon official government documents such as treaties and commiss...
The Great Seal of the United States is one of America's most recognizable symbols, its impressed upon official government documents such as treaties and commissions, and is found on documents such as U.S. passports and the reverse of the $1 bill.
We spoke with Laura Johnson, Deputy Director of the Office of Presidential Appointments to learn a little more about The Great Seal of the United States.
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The Great Seal of the United States is one of America's most recognizable symbols, its impressed upon official government documents such as treaties and commissions, and is found on documents such as U.S. passports and the reverse of the $1 bill.
We spoke with Laura Johnson, Deputy Director of the Office of Presidential Appointments to learn a little more about The Great Seal of the United States.
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To celebrate Benjamin Franklin’s birth is to be reminded of a prolific inventor, author, printer, librarian, postmaster, and, by the way, one of our country’s m...
You’ve probably seen it thousands of times, but how often have you really looked at it? Today on Family Talk, guest Michael Kanis encourages you to look closely...
You’ve probably seen it thousands of times, but how often have you really looked at it? Today on Family Talk, guest Michael Kanis encourages you to look closely at the Great Seal of the United States to discover hidden messages from our founding fathers. Learn how these messages can help us to preserve the values our nation was built upon.
Day ONE: http://bit.ly/FTW_12212016
Day TWO: http://bit.ly/FTW_12222016
You’ve probably seen it thousands of times, but how often have you really looked at it? Today on Family Talk, guest Michael Kanis encourages you to look closely at the Great Seal of the United States to discover hidden messages from our founding fathers. Learn how these messages can help us to preserve the values our nation was built upon.
Day ONE: http://bit.ly/FTW_12212016
Day TWO: http://bit.ly/FTW_12222016
The Great Seal of the United States is used to authenticate certain documents issued by the U.S. federal government. The phrase is used both for the physical se...
The Great Seal of the United States is used to authenticate certain documents issued by the U.S. federal government. The phrase is used both for the physical seal itself (which is kept by the U.S. Secretary of State), and more generally for the design impressed upon it. The Great Seal was first used publicly in 1782.
The obverse of the great seal is used as the national coat of arms of the United States. It is officially used on documents such as United States passports, military insignia, embassy placards, and various flags. As a coat of arms, the design has official colors; the physical Great Seal itself, as affixed to paper, is monochrome.
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The Great Seal of the United States is used to authenticate certain documents issued by the U.S. federal government. The phrase is used both for the physical seal itself (which is kept by the U.S. Secretary of State), and more generally for the design impressed upon it. The Great Seal was first used publicly in 1782.
The obverse of the great seal is used as the national coat of arms of the United States. It is officially used on documents such as United States passports, military insignia, embassy placards, and various flags. As a coat of arms, the design has official colors; the physical Great Seal itself, as affixed to paper, is monochrome.
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The Great Seal of the United States...a wood carving of the Great Seal was given to U.S. Ambassador W. Averell Harriman by a group of school children in Moscow and hung in the ambassador's embassy there from 1945 - 1952. As national Cryptologic Museum Curator Patrick D. Weadon explains, it was th gift that kept on giving.
The Great Seal of the United States is one of America's most recognizable symbols, its impressed upon official government documents such as treaties and commissions, and is found on documents such as U.S. passports and the reverse of the $1 bill.
We spoke with Laura Johnson, Deputy Director of the Office of Presidential Appointments to learn a little more about The Great Seal of the United States.
~~~ Great Seal of the United States ~~~
Title: What is Great Seal of the United States?, Explain Great Seal of the United States
Created on: 2018-10-13
Source Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Seal_of_the_United_States
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Description: The Great Seal of the United States is used to authenticate certain documents issued by the Federal government of the United States. The phrase is used both for the physical seal itself, which is kept by the United States Secretary of State, and more generally for the design impressed upon it. The Great Seal was first used publicly in 1782. The obverse of the Great Seal is used as the national coat of arms of the United States. It is officially used on documents such as United States passports, military insignia, embassy placards, and various flags. As a coat of arms, the design has official colors; the physical Great Seal itself, as affixed to paper, is monochrome. Since 1935, both sides of the Great Seal have appeared on the reverse of the one-dollar bill. The Seal of the President of the United States is directly based on the Great Seal, and its elements are used in numerous government agency and state seals.
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The Great Seal of the United States is one of America's most recognizable symbols, its impressed upon official government documents such as treaties and commissions, and is found on documents such as U.S. passports and the reverse of the $1 bill.
We spoke with Laura Johnson, Deputy Director of the Office of Presidential Appointments to learn a little more about The Great Seal of the United States.
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You’ve probably seen it thousands of times, but how often have you really looked at it? Today on Family Talk, guest Michael Kanis encourages you to look closely at the Great Seal of the United States to discover hidden messages from our founding fathers. Learn how these messages can help us to preserve the values our nation was built upon.
Day ONE: http://bit.ly/FTW_12212016
Day TWO: http://bit.ly/FTW_12222016
The Great Seal of the United States is used to authenticate certain documents issued by the U.S. federal government. The phrase is used both for the physical seal itself (which is kept by the U.S. Secretary of State), and more generally for the design impressed upon it. The Great Seal was first used publicly in 1782.
The obverse of the great seal is used as the national coat of arms of the United States. It is officially used on documents such as United States passports, military insignia, embassy placards, and various flags. As a coat of arms, the design has official colors; the physical Great Seal itself, as affixed to paper, is monochrome.
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Tired eyes Closed for days There's no regret 'Cause there's no place I don't know What I believe But if I feel safe What do I need A home A home A home Revolution Revolution Revolution blues What will they do Revolution Revolution Revolution blues What will they do to me What will they do to me What will they do to me What will they do to me Dulcet tongues Whisper fast The future yearns Right now's the past Rouse me soon The end draws nigh Who's side are you on Your blood you cannot buy Revolution Revolution Revolution blues What will they do Revolution Revolution Revolution blues What will they do to you Well I I feel alright So tonight I got to ask you why Why deny it It's no surprise I've got to survive Freedom shines the light ahead I'll lead the last charge to bed I said my last rights I don't have to run scared no more Fight I wanna fight I wanna fight a revolution Tonight I wanna fight I wanna fight a revolution Tonight At the light At the light Do you wanna watch me die Let me be something good Let me prove something real like I should Let me embrace every single living thing
As all faithful readers of The God Squad know, I am a big fan of holidays. Holidays, though I’d rather call them HolyDays, remind us that there are two kinds of time. Secular time and sacred time. Secular time ... .