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Alabama State Motto:
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The idea for Alabama's state motto came from Marie Bankhead Owen of the Alabama Department of Archives and History while searching for a phrase to be put on the state coat of arms (completed in 1923). The motto was inspired by a poem by the 18th-century author Sir William Jones which includes the stanza,
The motto was translated into Latin by Professor W. B. Saffold, of the University of Alabama. |
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Kids Symbols & Emblems: Alabama Archives & History |
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State Mottos - 50 States |
What are your State Symbols?State Symbols USA is a nonprofit organization promoting
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Alabama Symbols: |
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bird - game bird |
flag-creed |