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Catching Up with the Curator: The Presidential Seal

Summary: 
Find out the significance of the symbols featured on this iconic logo.

There's no doubt you have seen the official Seal of the President of the United States, it is one of the most recognized symbols in the world. But did you know that in 1945, President Harry Truman issued an Executive Order that made a significant change to the Seal, one which reflected important changes he was making throughout the government? 

Learn more about this iconic logo from White House Curator Bill Allman, in our latest installment of Catching Up with the Curator:


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