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www.facebook.com/john316marshallToday (June 20) in 1782, Congress adopted the Great Seal of the USA. It is on the back of our $1 bill.
After the Revolutionary war, our founding fathers decided to adopt a national seal that would express thanks to God for his protection. Franklin wanted our seal to be the Bible image of Moses dividing the Red Sea, and our motto to be, "Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God." Jefferson wanted our seal to picture Israel in the wilderness "led by a cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night."
Finally, Congress chose a thirteen-layered pyramid, representing the thirteen states, being watched over by the eye of God. Above this emblem is written Annuit Coeptis, Latin for "He has favored our undertaking".
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