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 ...

The United States of America isn't short on symbols that evoke a sense of national patriotism—from "the stars and stripes" to the Statue of Liberty and even Uncle Sam. To truly understand the U ...