An illustration of Savannah, Georgia.

Savannah, Georgia

An illustration of Savannah, Georgia.

Schenectady is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States. Pictured here is a bit of old Schenectady.

Schenectady

Schenectady is a city in Schenectady County, New York, United States. Pictured here is a bit of old…

A United States Army general, as well as an unsuccessful presidential candidate of the Whig party in 1852.

Winfield Scott

A United States Army general, as well as an unsuccessful presidential candidate of the Whig party in…

Also known as Coccolobis uvifera. A branch of a Sea Grape plant, native throughout tropical America and the Caribbean.

Branch of Sea Grape

Also known as Coccolobis uvifera. A branch of a Sea Grape plant, native throughout tropical America…

Samuel Seabury graduated from Yale in 1748; studied theology with his father; studied medicine in Edinburgh from 1752 to 1753; was ordained deacon by the bishop of Lincoln and priest by the bishop of Carlisle in 1753; was rector of Christ Church, New Brunswick, New Jersey from 1754 to 1757, rector in Jamaica, New York from 1757 to 1766, and of St Peter's, Westchester (now annexed to The Bronx) from 1766 to 1775.

Bishop Seabury's House, Springfield, CT

Samuel Seabury graduated from Yale in 1748; studied theology with his father; studied medicine in Edinburgh…

The seal of the Department of Justice of the United States.

Seal of the Department of Justice

The seal of the Department of Justice of the United States.

The Great Seal of the United States is used to authenticate certain documents issued by the United States federal government.

First Great Seal of the United States (Back)

The Great Seal of the United States is used to authenticate certain documents issued by the United States…

The Great Seal of the United States is used to authenticate certain documents issued by the United States federal government.

First Great Seal of the United States (Front)

The Great Seal of the United States is used to authenticate certain documents issued by the United States…

Also known as Alnus maritima. The branch of a Seaside Alder, native to the United States.

Branch of Seaside Alder

Also known as Alnus maritima. The branch of a Seaside Alder, native to the United States.

The United States seal of the Senate.

Senate

The United States seal of the Senate.

Also known as Hicoria ovata. The branch of a Shagbark Hickory tree, native to the eastern United States.

Branch of Shagbark Hickory

Also known as Hicoria ovata. The branch of a Shagbark Hickory tree, native to the eastern United States.

Also known as Quercus breviloba. The branch of a Shallow-lobed Oak tree, native to the southern United States and northern Mexico.

Branch of Shallow-Lobed Oak

Also known as Quercus breviloba. The branch of a Shallow-lobed Oak tree, native to the southern United…

A general in the United States Army during the Civil War.

General William T. Sherman

A general in the United States Army during the Civil War.

Also known as Pinus echinata. The pine cone of a Shortleaf Pine tree.

Pine Cone of Shortleaf Pine

Also known as Pinus echinata. The pine cone of a Shortleaf Pine tree.

The Great Seal of the State of South Carolina. The seal shows two ovals with palmetto tree branches. On the left is a palmetto tree with 'Animis Opibusoue Parati' meaning "Prepared in Mind and Resources." On the right there is Spes or Hope. Underneath her, is the motto 'Dum Spiro Spero' meaning "While I Breathe I Hope."

Seal of South Carolina

The Great Seal of the State of South Carolina. The seal shows two ovals with palmetto tree branches.…

The Great Seal of the State of South Dakota, 1889. The seal shows hills, a river and a boat, a farmer, a mine, and cattle. The state motto is above and reads "Under God the People Rule."

Seal of South Dakota

The Great Seal of the State of South Dakota, 1889. The seal shows hills, a river and a boat, a farmer,…

Also known as Malus angustifolia. The branch of a Southern Crabapple tree, native throughout the Southeastern United States.

Branch of Southern Crabapple

Also known as Malus angustifolia. The branch of a Southern Crabapple tree, native throughout the Southeastern…

Also known as Quercus virginiana. The branch of a Southern Live Oak tree, native to the southeastern United States.

Branch of Southern Live Oak

Also known as Quercus virginiana. The branch of a Southern Live Oak tree, native to the southeastern…

Also known as Magnolia grandiflora. The branch and flower of a Southern Magnolia plant, native to the southern United States.

Flower of Southern Magnolia

Also known as Magnolia grandiflora. The branch and flower of a Southern Magnolia plant, native to the…

Also known as Quercus falcata. The branch of a Spanish Oak tree, naive to the eastern coast of the United States.

Branch of Spanish Oak

Also known as Quercus falcata. The branch of a Spanish Oak tree, naive to the eastern coast of the United…

Also known as Pinus glabra. The pine cone of a Spruce Pine tree.

Pine Cone of Spruce Pine

Also known as Pinus glabra. The pine cone of a Spruce Pine tree.

A copy of the original manuscript of the first stanza of "The Star-Spangled Banner."

First Stanza of the "Star-Spangled Banner"

A copy of the original manuscript of the first stanza of "The Star-Spangled Banner."

The seal of the State Department of the United States.

Seal of the State Department

The seal of the State Department of the United States.

The historic Stonington flag, a very rare 16 star, 16 stripe example and possibly the only period 16 star flag in existence.

Stonington Flag

The historic Stonington flag, a very rare 16 star, 16 stripe example and possibly the only period 16…

The United States Supreme Court in session.

Supreme Court

The United States Supreme Court in session.

Also known as Malus coronaria. The branch of a Sweet Crabapple tree, native to the southern United States.

Branch of Sweet Crabapple

Also known as Malus coronaria. The branch of a Sweet Crabapple tree, native to the southern United States.

Also known as Magnolia virginiana. The branch of a Sweetbay Magnolia plant, native to the southeastern coast of the United States.

Branch of Sweetbay Magnolia

Also known as Magnolia virginiana. The branch of a Sweetbay Magnolia plant, native to the southeastern…

Also known as Pinus pungens. The Table Mountain Pine is native to the Appalachian Mountains.

Table Mountain Pine Cone

Also known as Pinus pungens. The Table Mountain Pine is native to the Appalachian Mountains.

The state banner of Tennessee, the volunteer state.

Tennessee

The state banner of Tennessee, the volunteer state.

The Great Seal of the State of Tennessee. The seal shows images such as wheat and a plow to represent agriculture and a boat to symbolize commerce.

Seal of Tennessee

The Great Seal of the State of Tennessee. The seal shows images such as wheat and a plow to represent…

The banner for Indian territory in the United States.

Indian Territory

The banner for Indian territory in the United States.

The state banner for Texas, the lone star state.

Texas

The state banner for Texas, the lone star state.

The Seal of Texas. The seal has simply a star which is a common symbol of Texas, an olive branch, and a live oak branch.

Seal of Texas

The Seal of Texas. The seal has simply a star which is a common symbol of Texas, an olive branch, and…

Also known as Pinus torreyana. The Torrey Pine is the rarest pine species in the United States, and is generally found on the West Coast.

Torrey Pine Cone

Also known as Pinus torreyana. The Torrey Pine is the rarest pine species in the United States, and…

Also known as Heteromeles arbutifolia. The branch of a Toyon tree, native to California.

Branch of Toyon

Also known as Heteromeles arbutifolia. The branch of a Toyon tree, native to California.

The first railroad train to be used in America.

First Railroad Train

The first railroad train to be used in America.

The seal of the Treasury Department of the United States.

Seal of the Treasury Department

The seal of the Treasury Department of the United States.

The tenth President of the United States, serving from 1841 to 1845. He was the first President to succeed to the office following the death of a predecessor.

John Tyler

The tenth President of the United States, serving from 1841 to 1845. He was the first President to succeed…

An illustration of a typical company organization as in 1944.

Typical Company Organization (1944)

An illustration of a typical company organization as in 1944.

Also known as Magnolia tripetala. The branch of an Umbrella Magnolia tree, native to the southeastern United States in the Appalachian Mountains region.

Branch of Umbrella Magnolia

Also known as Magnolia tripetala. The branch of an Umbrella Magnolia tree, native to the southeastern…

An illustration of a backwards United States flag.

Backwards United States Flag

An illustration of a backwards United States flag.

United States soldier, 1901

United States: Soldier 1901

United States soldier, 1901

The seal of the United States and Cuba.

US and Cuba

The seal of the United States and Cuba.

The United States seal of Utah.

Utah

The United States seal of Utah.

The state banner of Utah.

Utah

The state banner of Utah.

Also known as Juniperus osteosperma. A small tree native to the southwestern United States.

Branch of Utah Juniper

Also known as Juniperus osteosperma. A small tree native to the southwestern United States.

The Great Seal of the State of Utah, 1896. The seal shows a bald eagle holding a shield. The shield has a beehive with the motto "Industry."

Seal of Utah

The Great Seal of the State of Utah, 1896. The seal shows a bald eagle holding a shield. The shield…

Martin Van Buren, the eighth president of the United States.

Martin Van Buren

Martin Van Buren, the eighth president of the United States.

The United States seal of Vermont.

Vermont

The United States seal of Vermont.

The state banner of Vermont, the green mountain state.

Vermont

The state banner of Vermont, the green mountain state.

The Great Seal of Vermont. The seal depicts a pine tree in the center with grain sheaves and a cow at its side. Below holds the state motto "Freedom and Unity."

Seal of Vermont

The Great Seal of Vermont. The seal depicts a pine tree in the center with grain sheaves and a cow at…

The official U.S. state seal of Vermont.

Seal of Vermont

The official U.S. state seal of Vermont.

The state banner of Virginia, the old dominion.

Virginia

The state banner of Virginia, the old dominion.

The Seal of Virginia. The seal shows a Virtus standing over the defeated Tyranny with his fallen crown. Underneath them reads, 'Sic Semper Tyrannis' whiich means "Thus Always to Tyrants."

Seal of Virginia

The Seal of Virginia. The seal shows a Virtus standing over the defeated Tyranny with his fallen crown.…

The official U.S. state seal of West Virginia.

Seal of West Virginia

The official U.S. state seal of West Virginia.

The state banner of West Virginia, the panhandle state.

West Virginia

The state banner of West Virginia, the panhandle state.

The seal of the War Department of the United States.

Seal of the War Department

The seal of the War Department of the United States.

The state banner of Washington, the evergreen state.

Washington

The state banner of Washington, the evergreen state.

An illustration of George Washington lighting a cannon at the siege of Yorktown.

George Washington at Siege of Yorktown

An illustration of George Washington lighting a cannon at the siege of Yorktown.

The Washington family coat of arms. It is possible that this design had an influence on the creation of the American flag.

Washington Coat of Arms

The Washington family coat of arms. It is possible that this design had an influence on the creation…