The United States of America isn't short on symbols that evoke a sense of national patriotism—from "the stars and stripes" to the Statue of Liberty and even Uncle Sam. To truly understand the U.S., ...

Motif: The outline of Alabama itself, uniquely featuring only the state’s rivers. This motif is meant to highlight Alabama’s deep connection to its waterways, which were instrumental in shaping its ...

State seals, decoded: The motifs that symbolize each state across America Every state seal across the U.S. tells a story. Sometimes these stories are proudly literal, other times they're more ...