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The custom of including a representation of the arms of the United States, by way of an eagle clutching an olive branch and arrows in its talons and a striped shield with stars, became standard on invitations in the early 19th century. By the mid-19th century, the more formal [[Great Seal of the United States]] was placed at the head of invitations. The text was engraved in black script, allowing space for the guest's name to be added individually. The Great Seal was engraved in burnished gold. | The custom of including a representation of the arms of the United States, by way of an eagle clutching an olive branch and arrows in its talons and a striped shield with stars, became standard on invitations in the early 19th century. By the mid-19th century, the more formal [[Great Seal of the United States]] was placed at the head of invitations. The text was engraved in black script, allowing space for the guest's name to be added individually. The Great Seal was engraved in burnished gold. | ||
In 1880, President [[Rutherford B. Hayes]] had a new seal created for the presidency. The new [[seal of the president of the United States]] shared similarities with the nation's Great Seal. Initially, the new presidential seal was applied to seal documents and the presidential flag. In 1902, President | In 1880, President [[Rutherford B. Hayes]] had a new seal created for the presidency. The new [[seal of the president of the United States]] shared similarities with the nation's Great Seal. Initially, the new presidential seal was applied to seal documents and the presidential flag. In 1902, President Theodore Roosevelt had the presidential seal applied to stationery and invitations in lieu of the Great Seal. The style of invitations became codified with few changes to the present. | ||
==Official greetings, proclamations and commissions== | ==Official greetings, proclamations and commissions== | ||