may 3, 1847 - Great Seal of the State of Iowa Adopted
Description:
The Great Seal of the State of Iowa is used on official documents, such as bills that become law, and on proclamations of governors. The description of the seal has not been changed since it was adopted by the General Assembly in February, 1847. The seal reads: "Our liberties we prize, and our rights we will maintain."Added to timeline:
Date:
may 3, 1847
Now
~ 179 years ago