Great seal

The Great Seal is a special picture that shows really important things about the United States. It has a picture of an eagle holding things in its talons, like a branch and arrows. That's supposed to show that the United States has power and strength to protect itself but also wants peace. The words "E Pluribus Unum" are also there, which means "Out of many, one." It's like saying even though there are lots of different kinds of people in the United States, they are all part of one big group. It's like a special symbol that shows the United States is a special country.