Seal of Washington facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Great Seal of the State of Washington |
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| Armiger | State of Washington |
| Adopted | 1889 |
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The Seal of the State of Washington is an important symbol. It shows a picture of George Washington, who was the first President of the United States. This picture was painted by Gilbert Stuart.
Around the edge of the seal, you can read "The Seal of the State of Washington." It also shows the year "1889." This is the year Washington became a state and joined the Union. You can see this seal on both sides of the flag of Washington.
Charles Talcott designed the seal. He based his design on Gilbert Stuart's painting. Originally, the seal was going to show Mount Rainier. But Talcott suggested using George Washington's picture instead.
Seal of the Lieutenant Governor
There is also a special seal for the Lieutenant Governor of Washington. This seal was created in 1959. It shows important symbols of Washington state. These symbols represent the state's traditions and culture.
The seal includes the willow goldfinch, which is the official state bird. It was chosen in 1951. The coast rhododendron is also on the seal. This is the state flower, chosen by women in Washington in 1892.
You can also see two gavels on the seal. Gavels are hammers used by leaders in government. These gavels represent the two main political parties working together to make laws. In the middle of the seal is the state capitol building in Olympia. This building has one of the tallest stone domes in the world. Two western hemlock trees are on the outer edges of the seal. The western hemlock has been the state tree since 1947.
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The official seal of the Lieutenant Governor of Washington.
See also
In Spanish: Sello del estado de Washington para niños
