The dollar bill is packed with symbols, each with its own story. George Washington’s portrait is on the front for a reason. The Great Seal on the back has a pyramid and an eagle, full of meaning.

From that point on, the Great Seal functioned not only as a national symbol but a formal sign of authority for all federal government business, including official government buildings (like ...

and it's even part of the Great Seal of the United States. No, not there: It's actually on the other side. Yes, the seal has two sides. But this symbol's meaning and creation actually have nothing ...