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THE SEAL OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

The president of the United States has an official seal that represents his or her office and authority. The eagle in the center holds an olive branch, symbolizing peace, in one claw and arrows, symbolizing power, in the other claw. The eagle holds in its beak a banner that says E PLURIBUS UNUM, Latin meaning “From the Many— One.” The eagle is surrounded by fifty stars for the many states that form one country.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

WHAT TO DO

1. Use a pencil to copy the patterns from here to the computer paper.


2. Glue the computer paper to light cardboard.


3. Use crayons, markers, or colored pencils to color the pieces as you wish.


4. Cut out the pattern pieces.


5. Glue the eagle in the center of the circle. Glue the shield on the eagle. Let dry.


6. Use the seal as a decoration where you wish.