The Presidential Seal | The Truman Seal | The Coat of Arms of the United States Presidency
The Presidential Seal, also known as the Truman Seal, is the official coat of arms of the United States presidency. President Harry S. Truman defined the seal in 1945, and it is based on the Great Seal of the United States.
The eagle holds an olive branch in its right talon and arrows in its left. The eagle's head faces left toward the olive branch, symbolizing peace.
A circle of 50 stars surrounds the coat of arms, representing the 50 states of the United States.
The arrows and olive branch symbolize the United States' desire for peace while remaining prepared for war.
On October 25, 1945, President Truman issued Executive Order 9646, which officially defined the presidential coat of arms and seal for the first time, and unified the design between the seal and the flag. The only changes since have been to add stars to the outer circle.
