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The nation's first motto was "E Pluribus Unum." What does it mean?

"Out of many, one."

  1. Out of many, one ✔
  2. In God we trust
  3. Liberty and justice for all

Why: "E Pluribus Unum" is Latin for "Out of many, one," meaning many states and people form one nation. The other two phrases are different mottos and pledges.

Huh, didn't know that: "In God We Trust" became the official national motto in 1956.

The dad joke
What did the 100 pennies say to the dollar? Out of many, one.
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Sources

  1. USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/questions-and-answers/2025-Civics-Test-128-Questions-and-Answers.pdf

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