[Theophilus]

What may blow your mind even more are those two adornments on either side of the flag in the US HoR Chamber. They are fasces

[Tom Tetroxide]

The fasces symbol was used by ancient Rome and is symbolic of the collective power of government.

What is the proper definition of fascism? You'll find a cogent explanation here.

It's used in the House of Representatives.


It's used by the Senate. You'll see it at the bottom of the image.


It was used on the reverse side of the Mercury dime from 1916 to 1945.

[thinden]

thanx for this background info

based on how they operate, it all makes sense now

[xp38]

Too much thinking about the Roman Empire. :)

[Vaduz]

That’s good you a history teacher?.