The other day I heard the motto for the FBI was Fidelity,Bravery,Integrity. I hadn't given any previous thought to the agency having a motto,but was surprised that the letters of the motto were the same as those of the agency it stood for. The motto dates back to 1935. It is my understanding that until that time the Bureau had yet to have an official motto. It was known by several nicknames: Justice Agents,D.J. Men,Government Men (G-Men),Crime Bureau,Identification Bureau,and Crime Prevention Bureau. The motto was chosen to represent the letters FBI:Fidelity,Bravery,Integrity.
Like most seals the symbols and colors have significance. The dominant blue field of the shield and scales represent justice. The endless circle of 13 stars denotes unity of purpose,as with the 13 original states. The laurel leaf symbolizes academic honors,distinction,and fame. There are 46 leaves in the two branches,which stand for the 46 states at the time of the Bureaus creation. Red traditionally stands for courage,valor,and strength,while the white stands for cleanliness,light,truth and peace,these are seen in the parallel red and white stripes. The peaked and bevelled edge of the seal symbolizes the challenges and ruggedness of the organization,the gold color its value.
Some might argue that it is time for a make-over,but since it would no doubt turn into a cost prohibitive project,I say leave it be!
Like most seals the symbols and colors have significance. The dominant blue field of the shield and scales represent justice. The endless circle of 13 stars denotes unity of purpose,as with the 13 original states. The laurel leaf symbolizes academic honors,distinction,and fame. There are 46 leaves in the two branches,which stand for the 46 states at the time of the Bureaus creation. Red traditionally stands for courage,valor,and strength,while the white stands for cleanliness,light,truth and peace,these are seen in the parallel red and white stripes. The peaked and bevelled edge of the seal symbolizes the challenges and ruggedness of the organization,the gold color its value.
Some might argue that it is time for a make-over,but since it would no doubt turn into a cost prohibitive project,I say leave it be!
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