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 ...

Officials are once again exploring options for a new Massachusetts state seal, flag and motto. Last week, a state commission issued an open call for members of the public to submit their proposals.

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 ...

What states seals may have missed out. There's a lot of symbolism packed into many of these state seals, but looking at them through today's lens, it becomes clear some don't portray a ...

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.