Thomson Prepares Final Design
- When
- June 13, 1782
- Where
- Continental Congress
On June 13, 1782, Congress turned to Secretary Charles Thomson with all material from the three committees.
On June 13, 1782, the Congress turned to its Secretary Charles Thomson and provided all material submitted by the first three committees. Thomson drew on this material, including an eagle holding symbols of war and peace, a motif with a long history that echoed the second committee's themes, to prepare the final design largely credited to him and William Barton. Francis Hopkinson's stripe arrangement, drawn from the flag he had designed, was also incorporated into the seal.
Sources
- Great Seal of the United States Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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