The Presidential Seal in 1945 -- Answers

These are the answers to the questions below.

How many big stars are there? 48

What do the big stars stand for? The 48 states in the U.S. in 1945

How many small stars are above the eagle's head? 13

How many olive branches are there? 13

What do the olive branches stand for? Peace

How many arrows are there? 13

What do the arrows stand for? War

How many stripes are on the eagles shield? 13

What do the words "E PLURIBUS UNUM" mean? Out of many, one

How many cloud puffs are there? 13

Why is 13 represented so many times? It stands for the original 13 states