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State Mottos
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A list of US state slogans is available, as well
as a list of US state nicknames, origin of the state names, and the state resident's
names.
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Washington, DC Symbols
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Washington, DC Motto
"Justitia Omnibus"
(Justice to all)
Adopted in August 3, 1871.
Language: Latin
Focus: Justice
"Justitia Omnibus" has been translated as: "Justice to all."
The motto of Washington, DC., was the first act passed by the District's first legislative assembly on August 3, 1871, created the corporate seal of the District of Columbia, which includes this motto.
Justice (who is a woman) is shown on the seal hanging a wreath on a statue of George Washington.
There are three states with mottos that focus on justice:
- Alabama: "Audemus jura nostra defendere" (We Dare Maintain Our Rights)
- Nebraska: "Equality Before the Law"
- Wyoming: "Equal Rights"
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Mottos of the States
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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 (ˈmä-(ˌ)tō)
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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