LEGEND GOES THE EAGLE ON THE PRESIDENTS SEAL IS TO BE FACING THE OLIVE BRANCHES WHEN THE COUNTRY IS AT PEACE AND FACING THE ARROWS WHEN THE COUNTRY IS AT WAR WHY IS THE WHITE HOUSE WEB SITE SHOWING THE EAGLE FACING THE OLIVE BRANCHES?
2007-01-20 22:32:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
This is actually a false story. While it's a very interesting story, the bald eagle on the Presidential Seal has ALWAYS faced the peach branch. This is to symbolize (I believe) that while we may sometimes go to war, the U.S. always hopes for peace.
2007-01-20 22:38:13 · answer #1 · answered by amg503 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Urban legend, but it sounds so plausible.....
Just like the myth about statues and whether the rider's horse has its hooves on the ground or in the air to symbolize dying in battle.
People with WAY too much free time on their hands make this stuff up.
2007-01-21 00:31:24 · answer #2 · answered by Lt. Dan reborn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is possible that the president does not feel the need to change the seal to a war seal
2007-01-20 22:42:10 · answer #3 · answered by Wicked 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
War is Peace
Give up Liberty for freedom
2007-01-20 23:11:17 · answer #4 · answered by Jack C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess your legend is just a myth. Problem solved!
2007-01-20 22:46:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because we're bringing peace to the middle east.
Olives do grow there.
2007-01-20 22:39:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think they are having a hard enough time figuring other stuff out.
2007-01-20 22:36:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nice try. Maybe you should ask yourself .
2007-01-20 23:01:31 · answer #8 · answered by meathead 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋