U.S. State Mottos
U.S. state mottos, with their meanings and original languages.
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| ID | State name | State code | State motto | Meaning | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | Wyoming | WY | Equal rights | ||
| 52 | Wisconsin | WI | Forward | ||
| 51 | West Virginia | WV | Montani Semper Liberi | Mountaineers are always free | Latin |
| 50 | Washington | WA | Al-ki | By and by | Chinook Jargon |
| 49 | Virginia | VA | Sic Semper Tyrannis | Thus always to tyrants | Latin |
| 48 | Vermont | VT | Freedom and unity | ||
| 47 | Utah | UT | Industry | ||
| 46 | Texas | TX | Friendship | ||
| 45 | Tennessee | TN | Agriculture and commerce | ||
| 44 | South Dakota | SD | Under God, the people rule |
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Last checked against sources: October 14, 2026.
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