ARP314 The Great Seal

After years of effort, Congress adopts the Great Seal in the summer of 1782. It also debates what to do about Vermont. French Minister Luzerne throws a huge party in Philadelphia to help with Franco-American relations in light of continuing money problems. George Washington adopts new badges for the army, including the Purple Heart.
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Book Recommendation of the Week: The Eagle and the Shield: A History of the Great Seal of the United States, by Richard S Patterson & Richardson Dougall (also available on Archive.org).
Online Recommendation of the Week: Great Seal: greatseal.com
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