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Oklahoma State SealGreat Seal of the State of Oklahoma
Adopted in 1906.
The Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma represents Oklahoma's unique place in American history and its melding of cultures.
Inside the gold ring which forms the border of the seal are the words "Great Seal of the State of Oklahoma," for that is what it is, and the year "1907," representing the year of admittance into the Union. The Great Seal was adopted in 1906.
Within this border, on a blue background, is a large five-pointed star. The five-pointed star was chosen because this is the American star, as seen on the US Flag. Since Oklahoma was the 46th state, 45 stars representing the other states are arranged in groups of nine between the arms of the star.
On each arm of the star is the symbol of one of the Five Civilized Tribes:
- the Choctaw Nation
- the Cherokee Nation
- the Chickasaw Nation
- the Creek Nation
- the Seminole Nation
In the center of the star is the image of an American Indian shaking hands with a white man under the watchful eye of Themis, the symbol of justice, symbolizing the joining of Oklahoma Territory and Indian Territory, as well as the joining of the cultures. Both are surrounded by olive branches, an old symbol of peace, under the state motto: Labor Omina Vincit, Labor Conquers All.
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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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