Modern History
The history of the seal of the United States
Gaillard Hunt · narrated by Moss
2026
1h 48m
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Gaillard Hunt traces the curious history of the Great Seal of the United States, from its design by the founders through its evolving symbolism. It is a small window onto the ideals and iconography of the new republic. A quirky, illuminating read for anyone fascinated by the emblems of American history.
Inside this audiobook
8 chapters
- 1I THE FIRST DEVICE18m
- 2II THE LOVELL COMMITTEE7m
- 3III WILLIAM BARTON’S DESIGNS17m
- 4IV THE SECRETARY’S DEVICE13m
- 5V THE ARMS ADOPTED13m
- 6VI THE ILLEGAL SEAL9m
- 7VII THE THIRD SEAL18m
- 8IX USES OF THE SEAL13m
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