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โญ 30 XPState Mottos
State mottos are special phrases for each state.
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State mottos are special phrases for each state. They show what the state stands for. For example, California's motto is 'Eureka!' which means 'I have found it!' Mottos help us understand the spirit of a state.
Key Facts
State mottos are special phrases.
Mottos show what a state stands for.
California's motto is 'Eureka!'.
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1 of 2What do state mottos show?
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