Out of Many, One (OMO)

“The one is made up of all things, and all things issue from the one.” – Heraclitus of Ephesus

Perhaps it was Heraclitus, but more than likely it was a 1700's English publication called Gentleman’s Magazine that influenced America’s first graphic designer, Eugéne Pierre du Simitiére (EPD) to make his suggestion for a Great Seal for the newly formed nation. It took years for EPD’s suggested motto, “E Pluribus Unum (from many, one) and emblem design (American Bald Eagle clutching thirteen arrows) to be adopted as the national motto by Congress.

EPD is widely credited with “archiving” the American Revolution through his first person sketches of events. His extensive collection of pamphlets and hand-bills created at the time became the first American National History museum. EPD, who was, “a very curious man” according to John Adams, died at 47. “It can truly be said that he would rather collect than eat, for the generally accepted cause of his death was starvation,” Joel J. Oroz.

This t-shirt is comfortable, soft, lightweight, and form-fitting. It's pre-shrunk, and holds up well wash after wash. The combed ring-spun cotton feels good when you wear it.

• 100% combed ring-spun cotton
• Heather Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
• Fabric weight: 4.3 oz/yd² (145.8 g/m²)
• 32 singles
• Pre-shrunk

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