What is novus ordo seclorum?

Novus ordo seclorum is a Latin phrase meaning "new order of the ages." It appears on the reverse of the Great Seal of the United States, first designed in 1782 and present on the back of the one-dollar bill since 1935.

The phrase is often interpreted as referring to the beginning of an American era that signified a new world order, or a new age. It is one of two phrases in Latin that appears on the Great Seal, the other being E pluribus unum.

The phrase's specific origin is debated. Some scholars suggest it was inspired by Virgil's Eclogues, which speaks of a new age of peace and prosperity. Charles Thomson, who helped design the seal, indicated that the phrase commemorates "the beginning of the new American Era" that commenced with the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

The phrase has been linked with various interpretations and conspiracy theories, particularly regarding a secret society controlling world events or plans for a one-world government. However, its historical context suggests a more straightforward meaning related to the birth of a new nation based on republican principles.

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