The nation's founding document has been celebrated by leaders across the centuries, and it can still guide us today.

Discover the fascinating nicknames of U.S. states, from Texas's 'Lone Star State' to California's 'Golden State', and learn ...

State Seal: Consists of the coat of arms within a circle with the words "THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF OHIO," adopted in 1996. State Motto: “With God All Things Are Possible," adopted in 1959.

The state’s motto, “Forward,” and its state animal, the badger, are shown above the coat of arms. This U.S. state flag also contains “Wisconsin” and “1848” (the year Wisconsin was ...

Vegetable: Sweet potato Wildflower: Carolina lily What is NC's official motto? Esse Quam Videri, a latin phrase meaning "to be rather than to seem," was adopted as N .C.'s official motto in 1893.

The phrase "In God We Trust" is currently the official motto of the United States as of 1956. Previously, the unofficial motto was "E pluribus unum," which means "out of many, one," and dates back to ...

Ninety-two years ago, the American Goldfinch became Iowa's state bird. Today, Iowans are calling for a state horse, fish and butterfly. How are these official state symbols designated?

LINCOLN, Neb. — Bills in the Nebraska Legislature would require the Ten Commandments and "In God We Trust" to be displayed in schools. There was lengthy testimony Monday in the education committee.

The national motto "In God We Trust" dates back to the Civil War—although Congress didn't make it official until 1956. Each state's nickname, however, has its own unique origin story.

Every state’s nickname and where it comes from The United States has a rich history spanning nearly 250 years. The national motto “In God We Trust” dates back to the Civil War—although Congress didn’t ...