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Master of The wild and quirky world of US state mottos
schopenhauer Outlier State Mottos
Most states use Latin or English to make their mark, But outliers like Washington's Alki ignite a spark.
schopenhauer Kentucky's motto was inspired by a pre-Revolutionary war song about liberty.
schopenhauer Ohio's motto is a direct quote from the Bible that survived a major legal challenge.
schopenhauer Match weird and funny mottos to their states to discover each state's surprising history.
Unofficial state slogans: Many states have unofficial tourism slogans, like New York's famous 'I Love NY,' which are often far more famous than their official historical mottos.
A short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals of an individual, family, or institution. Washington remains the only U.S. state that has never officially adopted a motto.
Which federal court system ruled in 2001 that Ohio's religious motto was constitutional?
On Georgia's state seal, what do the three pillars wrapped with the state motto represent?
Which 1768 patriotic song by John Dickinson inspired Kentucky's motto 'United we stand, divided we fall'?
Which state's motto is 'With God, all things are possible,' taken from the Gospel of Matthew?
What is the English translation of North Carolina's Latin motto 'Esse quam videri'?
Which ancient Roman author wrote the essay 'On Friendship' from which North Carolina's motto is taken?