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United States heraldry

Heraldry in the United States of America was first established by European settlers who brought with them the heraldic customs of their respective countries of origin. As the use of coats of arms may be seen as a custom of royalty and nobility, it has been debated whether the use of arms is reconcilable with American republican traditions. However, George Washington had said that "heraldry is not incompatible with the purest ideals of republicanism". Several of the "founding fathers" also employed personal arms and a great number of Americans continue to do so.
==Usage of arms==
Most states do not employ coats of arms, but have chosen to use seals as their official emblems, and while the United States has a coat of arms, which is the basis of most governmental seals, the Great Seal of the United States is the official emblem of the Nation. The U.S. Constitution prohibits federal and state governments from conferring or recognizing titles of nobility (see Title of Nobility Clause) and there are few noble coats of arms in the country. However private persons, including several past presidents, employ traditional coats of arms either personal or family related. Since there is no official regulation on arms, except for the official seals, badges, insignia, decorations and medals of the country and the states, many private individuals have assumed arms. There is one anomalous exception to this lack of regulation: the coat of arms of the Swiss Confederation is specifically protected from unauthorized use within the U.S., under penalty of a fine and/or imprisonment for up to six months.〔(US Code Title 18, Part I, Chapter 33, § 708 ). Retrieved on May 24, 2010.〕

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