According to Emily Sneff of the Declaration Resources Project, several people thought the society’s seal resembled a turkey.
However, upon the signing of the Declaration, Franklin was one of the three founders first entrusted with creating the country’s seal.
In a letter to his wife, John Adams recalled one of Franklin’s recommendations: “Moses raising up his wand, and dividing the Red Sea, and Pharoah,
In his chariot overwhelmed with the waters,” coupled with the maxim, “Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God.”
