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 ...

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 ...

State symbols frequently take center stage on the state seals—as animals (California's grizzly bear, New Jersey's horse), birds (Louisiana's brown pelican), flowers (Idaho's Syringa), and even ...

The seals of each state in the U.S. represent the same amount of detailed symbolism, and together, they tell a fuller story about U.S. history as a whole.

Whether you call it "America," "the U.S.A.," or simply "the U.S.," there's no denying its uniqueness as a nation united by 50 diverse states. Although each state is represented by a single star on ...