Its majestic appearance, long life and great strength inspired this bird to be chosen as a heraldic animal. According to legend, bald eagles, startled by the noise, soared above the warriors during one of the first battles of the War of Independence. They were said to have cried out for freedom, which was of course an interpretation. The eagle on the flag of the United States symbolizes freedom, strength and courage. This emblem has its origins in Native American culture, where the eagle was often seen as a messenger between humans and the gods. The bald eagle was chosen as the national emblem in 1782 to represent the ideals of the American nation and embody the values of independence and power, after Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams proposed various designs on behalf of Congress. One of them featured a white eagle. Eventually, it became the bald eagle at the suggestion of Parliamentary Secretary Charles Thomson.

 

 

Inspiration

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The Eagle model manufactured by DENA has been developed in relation to the philosophy and symbolism of the eagle and the American flag. The three colors of which it is composed are the three colors of the American flag. On the dial is the constellation of the eagle with 12 diamonds, the emblem of the United States of America. The 50 accompanying diamonds represent the country's 50 states. On the bridge of the tourbillon are 13 diamonds symbolizing the 13 initial states of 1773. This is the basis defined by DENA for its numbered limited series of 50 watches.

 

The eagle became the national emblem in 1782 when the Great Seal of the United States was adopted. The Great Seal depicts a widespread eagle, facing forward, having on its breast a shield with thirteen perpendicular red and white stripes, surmounted by a blue field with the same number of stars.

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No one knows for sure the true origin of the American flag, but it is assumed that the main designer of the American flag was Francis Hopkinson who, together with seamstress Betsy Ross, created the first American flag, inspired among other things by the flag of the United Kingdom and the coat of arms of the Washington family, then the most popular military commanders of the day and future first President of the United States.

The very first American flag was adopted at the start of the American War of Independence on 3 December 1775. The War of Independence lasted from 19 April 1775 to 3 September 1783. At the time, the "Grand Union Flag" was fairly similar to today's flag.

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The very first flag was in fact a combination of 7 red stripes and 6 white stripes, representing the 13 secessionist British colonies. The whole thing was emblazoned with the British flag, in homage to the origins of the colonies.

 

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The american dream

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In America, the principle still applies to this day that anyone, regardless of background, can become rich if they work hard enough. The old adage "from misery to riches" sums up this ideology very well. It means that you too can become rich if you work hard enough!

 

 

 

Philosophy

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The Eagle model manufactured by DENA was designed with American history in mind. The three colors of the watch are the three colors of the American flag. On the dial is the constellation of the eagle with 12 diamonds, emblem of the United States of America. The 50 diamonds that accompany it represent the 50 states of the country. On the bridge of the tourbillon are 13 diamonds symbolizing the 13 initial states of 1773. This is the basis of its numbered limited edition of 50 watches.

The eagle, the emblem of the United States of America

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The eagle became the national emblem in 1782 when the Great Seal of the United States was adopted. The Great Seal depicts a widespread eagle, facing forward, having on its breast a shield with thirteen perpendicular red and white stripes, topped by a blue field with the same number of stars.

 

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The history of the American flag

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No one knows for sure the true origin of the American flag, but it is assumed that the main designer of the American flag was Francis Hopkinson who, together with seamstress Betsy Ross, created the first American flag, inspired among other things by the flag of the United Kingdom as well as the coat of arms of the Washington family, then the most popular military commander of the time and the future first president of the United States.

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The very first American flag was adopted at the beginning of the American War of Independence on 3 December 1775. The War of Independence lasted from 19 April 1775 to 3 September 1783. The Grand Union Flag was quite like the present flag.

The very first flag was in fact a combination of 7 red and 6 white stripes, representing the 13 secessionist British colonies. The whole thing is emblazoned with the British flag, as a tribute to the origin of the colonies.

The origin of the red and white stripes

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The flag's design and assembly is based on the flag of the British East India Company, a powerful company that orchestrated international trade from its inception in 1600 until the mid-19th century. In May 1773, the British government passed the Tea Act, a law that allowed the British Company to sell tea in North America without paying taxes. This act led to a boycott by the American colonists and was one of the elements that triggered the War of Independence. It is strange to see that the flag of the British East India Company was finally used as a model...

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The exact origin of the red and white stripes is still a matter of debate among historians. Some dispute the link with the flag of the British East India Company and put forward other origins. One of the most advanced theories is the red and white stripes on the coat of arms of George Washington's family. The similarity to the flag of the British East India Company is nevertheless very convincing.

 

 

The origin of the stars

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The Grand Union Flag was in use for almost two years. A new flag was adopted on 14 June 1777, almost a year after the declaration of independence of the United States of America on 4 July 1776. This flag retained the red and white stripes but replaced the British flag with 13 five-pointed stars on a blue background. The 13 stars represent the 13 colonies.

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The design was the brainchild of Francis Hopkinson, an author and composer who was also one of the signatories of the Declaration of Independence. The new flag was designed by Betsy Ross, a well-known Philadelphia seamstress.

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The meaning of current flag

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As new states joined the Union, the American flag was adapted. In total, historians count 27 modifications.

The flag we know today was adopted on 4 July 1960, after Hawaii joined the Union on 21 August 1959. The stars represent the 50 states that make up the United States of America today. The 13 red and white stripes still symbolize the 13 British colonies that gained their independence, the first 13 American states.