Title
State Seal of Illinois
Subject
Illinois
Bald eagle
Consitutions--U.S. states
Nationallism
States' rights (American politics)
Description
The Seal of the State of Illinois features a bald eagle flying in front of a field, water, and sun while holding a shield in its claws. The eagle holds a banner in its mouth with the State Motto, State Sovereignty, National Union. The 1818 date references the signing of the first Illinois Constitution. The 1868 date references the date this seal, the third Great Seal of the State of Illinois, was implemented.
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
n.d.
Format
jpg
Language
eng
Identifier
403800
Corneal Davis Collection
Original Format
commercial print
color
1
Physical Dimensions
21 x 26 cm