There are 13 arrows.
the arrows in the eagle left claw symbolizes military power that the Americans had or have.
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The olive branch of peace... yet the arrows allow for the preparedness of war!
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Eagles will claw you and they will caw and could kill you if you do not back up or get out of the way.
Eagles do not have paws, they have claws. Mammals have paws, except for primates like us, bonobos, chimps, etc. who have hands. Most people are right handed and extend that hand first so the right claw was chosen to show that our primary intent is peace. The arrows are in the left claw to indicate that we have military power that can be used, but (at least in the past) only as a last resort.
13 Arrows
it's talon can be as long as a bears claw
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