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===Official blazon===
===Official blazon===
SHIELD: Argent an open book with sanguine binding charged overall with a staff of Aescalapius paleways within an annulet of chain all proper.<br>
CREST: On a wreath argent and sanguine an American bald eagle displayed and wings partially inverted proper.<br>
Below the shield a white scroll inscribed with the motto SPES ANCHORA VITAE in black letters, all on a circular sanguine background within a white band, inner edge white, outer edge sanguine, and inscribed DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND WELFARE U.S.A.




===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
The Motto translates as Hope is the anchor of life.
The Seal and Arms was adopted by Executive Order 10510 on 17 December 1953.




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[[Category: Granted 1953]]
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