Thursday, July 30, 2009

Ten Trivia Facts US State Mottos (Hawaii To Maryland)

1. The motto for the state of Hawaii is "Ua Mau ke Ea o ka Āina i ka Pono." In English, it means "The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness."

2. The motto for the state of Idaho is "Esto perpetua." In English, it means "Let it be perpetual."

3. The motto for the state of Illinois is "State sovereignty, national union."

4. The motto for the state of Indiana is "The Crossroads of America."

5. The motto for the state of Iowa is "Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain."

6. The motto for the state of Kansas is "Ad astra per aspera." In English, it means "To the stars through difficulties."

7. The motto for the state of Kentucky is "United we stand, divided we fall."

8. The motto for the state of Louisiana is "Union, justice, confidence."

9. The motto for the state of Maine is "Dirigo." In English, it means "I lead."

10. The motto for the state of Maryland is "Fatti maschii, parole femine." In English, it means "Manly deeds, womanly words."

No comments:

Post a Comment