United Symbolism of America

    United Symbolism of America

    by Dr. Bob Hieronimus • with Laura Cortner

    Did you know that the 13 stars and stripes are not simply to honor the 13 colonies?

    Or why the six-pointed stars on the original American flag were changed to five-pointed stars?

    Did you know the CBS eye logo is considered by many to be the eye of the devil watching over us?

    Were you aware that the Washington Monument resembles an Egyptian obelisk channeling energy?

    America is young, but its symbols are old. Of the symbols and myths we chose since European colonization, the ones that have become American icons are those representing hope, positive growth, and opportunity. Many of the symbols included in The United Symbolism of America have become so familiar that most of us don’t give them a second glance, let alone a second thought.

    Unfortunately, our patriotic symbols today have become so commonplace that, at best, we associate them with politicians we support. At worst, some believe that all American symbols are evil and Satanic. Hundreds of corporate logos are supposedly linked to this evil conspiracy and proof of its existence. Author Robert R. Hieronimus will help you see the symbolic messages encoded for us by our Founding Fathers in the symbols they chose. Unlike other writers on this topic, Hieronimus includes the historical background and the artistic influences behind the official design of each of these landmarks. In addition, he gives an archetypal interpretation based on the numbers, colors, patterns, and themes, and their usage in societies around the world.

    About the Author
    Robert Hieronimus, Ph.D., is a historian, visual artist, and radio host. His research has been used by the White House, State Department, published in the Congressional Record, and shared with the late Egyptian President Anwar El-Sadat. He has made a lifetime study of the symbols of secret societies and other American legends, and his 2006 book, Founding Fathers, Secret Societies, was featured repeatedly on the History and National Geographic Channels and on TV shows in Germany and South Africa. His weekly program, 21st Century Radio with Dr. Bob Hieronimus, broadcasts New Paradigm topics across the United States.

    Praise for the Book

    "Edward Gibbon, author of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, once wrote that 'History is, indeed, little more than the register of the crimes, follies, and misfortunes of mankind.' We're sure that you'll agree that history is certainly more than just names, facts, and dates after you've read this book!"
    Pratts Picks
    “I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Hieronimus, and found him to be a well-informed individual. His book, United Symbolism of America, reflects his persistence and knowledge. I’m glad that we still have people who take the time to present material that require some deep study and concern.”
    Willie Nelson
    singer, songwriter, and American icon
    “United Symbolism of America provides some of the best research ever compiled on the ancient symbols used in our landmarks, logos and emblems. It is a comprehensive review of their original intent and how many view them today.”
    Shirley MacLaine
    Academy-award winning actress and best-selling author
    “Meticulously researched and carefully presented, The United Symbolism of America is the latest example of what readers have come to expect from Bob’s work: well-balanced and thought-provoking. In a word, brilliant.”
    Graham Hancock
    Best-selling author of Fingerprints of the Gods
    “My good friend and fellow radio host Dr. Bob Hieronimus has written a wonderful book about the symbolism of the United States of America. As he did in his cult classic study on the Yellow Submarine, Dr. Bob has traced the symbols of America that most of us take for granted back to their original sources. In this epic book, which is as much about the nature of symbolism itself as it is about America's symbols, Dr. Bob has debunked the conspiratorial anarchists who see Satanism lurking in every corner. Instead, Dr. Bob has found that America's symbols unite us as a people. In so doing, he has written a fascinating book not only about symbols and symbolism, but about America herself.
    George Noory
    host of Coast to Coast AM
    ...[A] book which every American should read. It is a delight to see.... some of the symbols, which enrich the life of America, stripped of all their cloying invention. It is a further delight to find the impoverished roots of a burgeoning modern anti-American mythology being examined in such a simple and informed way.... When one lies about the archetypes, or undermines their worth - through malevolence or though lack of knowledge - one ensures that they are irrevocably weakened... It really is time for good-thinking Americans to wake up to the threat from within. The threat does not reside in dreamed-up Conspiracies, but in a serious lack of education in moral virtues and in probity. This seems to be one of the underlying themes of Dr. Hieronimus' remarkable and much-needed book."
    David Ovason
    author of The Secret Symbols of the Dollar Bill and Secret Architecture of Our Nation's Capital
    "What a book! I was enthralled by this totally unique journey through the symbols that conceal the hidden truths that our country is founded on. And the thoughtful exploration of the misuse of some of our venerable symbols in modern times is sobering and eye-opening. This is an absolute original, the kind of book that everybody needs to read to truly understand who we are and why the principles on which our country is founded continue to be so vitally important to the future of the human species."
    Whitley Strieber
    best-selling author and host of "Dreamland"
    "I am a devoted follower of Dr. Bob Hieronimus. His book, The United Symbolism of America, is a "must-read"! I have seen these diversified symbols all of my life, and wondered about their meaning, but never took the time to study their background. Reflecting an enormous dedication to the "cause," this is a valuable, informative book with touches of humor. It grabs your attention and holds it through to the final page!"
    Bill Mack
    "The Satellite Cowboy" on XM Radio and Grammy award-winning songwriter
    "United Symbolism of America could not be more timely. It dispels several bizarre conspiracy theories regarding the symbolism reflected in the Great Seal, the Liberty Bell, the Statue of Liberty, and other American icons, revealing the profound wisdom involved in their creation. This book transcends party politics and religious sects; it contains a patriotic message for all people who would defend liberty and uphold freedom."
    Stanley Krippner, Ph.D.
    Professor of Psychology Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center, co-author, Haunted by Combat: Understanding PTSD in War Veterans
    "Is our Statue of Liberty actually a monument to the Egyptian goddess, Isis? Does the arcane symbolism of our dollar bill hide a satanic conspiracy or archetypes for freedom? Is our Constitution really indebted to the Iroquois Indians for its existence? I found Dr. Hieronimus' answers to these and many other, provocative questions as shocking as they are insightful and uplifting."
    Frank Joseph
    editor of Ancient American
    "This book is a must read for all those that seek to critically understand the varied and informed meanings of traditional American symbols."
    Donald A. Grinde, Jr., Ph.D.
    chair and Professor of American Studies, SUNY, Buffalo
    "Out of many symbols Dr. Hieronimus has found one noble Truth: America was created to enlighten the world. Here is her treasury of lost wisdom."
    William Henry
    author of "A Nation Under God"


    More Than Just Names and Dates: History Books That Entertain

    “I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Hieronimus, and found him to be a well-informed individual. His book, United Symbolism of America, reflects his persistence and knowledge. I’m glad that we still have people who take the time to present material that require some deep study and concern.”
    —Willie Nelson, singer, songwriter, and American icon

    “United Symbolism of America provides some of the best research ever compiled on the ancient symbols used in our landmarks, logos and emblems. It is a comprehensive review of their original intent and how many view them today.”
    —Shirley MacLaine, Academy-award winning actress and best-selling author

    “Meticulously researched and carefully presented, The United Symbolism of America is the latest example of what readers have come to expect from Bob’s work: well-balanced and thought-provoking. In a word, brilliant.”
    —Graham Hancock, best-selling author of Fingerprints of the Gods