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Why on back of dollar bill eagle holds thirteen arrows and there are thirteen leaves on the branch?
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The thirteen leaves are those of an olive branch, a traditional symbol of peace. The 13 leaves on the olive branch symbolize the original 13 colonies. The 13 arrows represent the potential threat to their freedom. The eagle faces the olive branch representing the United States' desire of peace. However, the country always stands ready to fight if necessary.
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What symbol on the great seal represent the original 13 states?
the thirteen stars at the top, the thirteen arrows of war, and the thirteen leaves on the olive branch.
The eagle on our national seal holds an olive branch in one claw and 13 of what in the other?
Thirteen arrows that represent the thirteen states that founded this nation. The olive branch also has thirteen leaves. The eagle has his wings spread wide and his talons spread out as he faces the olive branch. The symbolism is clear. The arrows represent war to let all enemies know that the United States will defend itself when necessary, but the eagles head faces the olive branch to assure everyone that peace is the goal.
What did the pattern of 13 represent on the great seal?
the thirteen stars at the top, the thirteen arrows of war, and the thirteen leaves on the olive branch.
How many stars arrows olive leaves and olives are there in the great seal of the us?
thirteen
What is the eagle holding on to on the 1 dollar bill US?
Right talon 13 arrows representing war left talon olive branch with 13 leaves representing peace
What is the picture on the back of the quarter?
eagle holding 13 arrows and an olive branch with 13 leaves
What Things come in groups of thirteen?
feet in a yard, tens in thirty, corners in a triangle, sides in a triangle, lights in a stoplight.
What is the function of the branch?
a function of a branch is to support the leaves,the buds and the flowers.
What is the function of a branch?
a function of a branch is to support the leaves,the buds and the flowers.
What part of a tree where leaves are?
Branch
What are the leaves on the dollar bill?
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What is a dormant tree branch?
a tree with no leaves
