Official U.S. Great Seal - Symbol of American Sovereignty and Government #122245 (License: Personal Use)

The Great Seal features a bald eagle clutching an olive branch (peace) in its right talon and thirteen arrows (readiness for war) in its left, with a shield bearing red and white stripes over a blue chief representing Congress. Above the eagle, a radiant glory encircles a constellation of thirteen stars, signifying the original states united under a new constellation. The reverse side (not shown) includes the unfinished pyramid and Eye of Providence, though this image depicts only the obverse.

Used on official U.S. government documents, passports, and diplomatic correspondence; commonly featured in educational, historical, and civic contexts to illustrate American symbolism and federal authority.