| the eye above the pyramid | The eye above the pyramid represents the eye of providence or god watching over and protecting America. |
| the pyramid | The pyramid is made up of 13 courses that represent the original 13 colonies. The courses combine to form a united structure which represents the concept that "out of diversity comes unity". The flat top of the pyramid suggests that the final courses have not yet been added and that the nation will continue to grow and expand. |
| bald eagle | The eagle "on the wing and rising" represents strength, independence, power, authority and victory. The olive branch represents the power to make peace. The arrows represent the power to make war. |