U.S. Great Seal - Symbol of American Sovereignty and National Identity #3621988 (License: Personal Use)

This illustration depicts the obverse of the Great Seal of the United States, adopted in 1782. The bald eagle holds a scroll inscribed “E PLURIBUS UNUM,” an olive branch in its right talon (peace), and thirteen arrows in its left (defense). Above it, a glory surrounds a blue field with thirteen white stars arranged in a hexagram, signifying the original colonies united under a new constellation.

Commonly used on official U.S. government documents, passports, and presidential communications; ideal for educational, historical, or civic content where users seek authoritative visual representation of national symbolism.