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Mississippi State SealGreat Seal of the State of Mississippi
Adopted in 1817.
When Mississippi gained statehood in 1817, it decided to use the seal that it had been using since 1798 when Mississippi was still a territory. It bears a modified version of the arms of the United States. The eagle holds an olive branch and arrows, symbolizing the desire for peace but the ability to wage war. The outer circle of the seal holds the words "The Great Seal of the State of Mississippi".
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In days when communications were transcribed by hand and
tediously undertaken, seals served to authenticate official government documents. In this
day of computers and instant communications, seals still serve the same purpose.
great seal
noun
The principal seal of a government or state, with which official documents are are stamped
as proof of having been approved or certified |
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