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Alaska State MottoState Motto and Banner

"North to the Future"

Adopted in 1967.
Language: English
Focus: Geographical
See Alaska State Flag

In 1963, the Alaska Centennial Commission announced a competition to determine a distinctive centennial motto and emblem for Alaska. "North to the Future," adopted during Alaska's Purchase Centennial, celebrating its purchase from Russia by the United States, and was created by veteran newsman Richard Peter, the motto is meant to represent Alaska as a country of promise. According to Peter, the motto "...is a reminder that beyond the horizon of urban clutter there is a Great Land beneath our flag that can provide a new tomorrow for this century's 'huddled masses yearning to be free.' "North to the future" has been Alaska's state motto since 1967.

The motto is meant to represent Alaska as a land of promise, linking its geographic position with the bright future prospects of the northernmost state.

There are four states with mottos that focus on geography:

  1. Alaska: "North to the Future"
  2. Minnesota: "L'Etoile du Nord" (Star of the North),
  3. Indiana: "The Crossroads of America"
  4. Michigan: "Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice" (If You Seek a Pleasant Peninsula, Look About You)

The Alaska Statutes 2004

Alaska Statutes 2004, Title 44, Chapter 44.09, Section 44.09.045.
Title 44. STATE GOVERNMENT.
Chapter 44.09. STATE SEAL, FLAG, AND EMBLEMS.
SECTION
Sec. 44.09.045. State motto. The official motto of the State of Alaska is: North to the Future.

Mottos of the States
Motto: United We Stand
State motto is a word, phrase, or sentence inscribed on or attached to a coin, building, or other object. A state motto expresses an important idea for a group of people within the state.

motto ('mä-(")tO)
n.

Etymology:
Italian, from Late Latin muttum grunt, from Latin muttire to mutter
Date: 15th century

1: a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use

2: a short expression of a guiding principle
 
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