This was ordered by George Washington who, when he asked Haym Solomon, a wealthy Philadelphia Jew, what he would like as a personal reward for his services to the Continental Army. Solomon said he wanted nothing for himself, but he would like something for his people. Then the 13 stars crafted as the star of David part of the great seal. Few people know that it was the great contributions of Haym Solomon who saved the Army and the American revolution. The great seal of our government: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Seal_of_the_United_States#/media/File:Greater_coat_of_arms_of_the_United_States.svg For more: https://theamericanstatesassembly.net/