THE QUESTION

The Nation’s first motto was “E Pluribus Unum.” What does that mean?

THE ANSWER

Out of many, one

ALSO ACCEPTED

English question & answer

The Nation’s first motto was “E Pluribus Unum.” What does that mean?

Out of many, one

All accepted answers (English)

Out of many, one
We all become one

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THE CONTEXT

What national symbols represent

The Latin phrase expresses unity from many parts. Out of many, one is an accepted English answer.

How it fits together

The flag connects the country’s beginnings with its present: 13 stripes represent the original colonies, and 50 stars represent the states. The motto E Pluribus Unum expresses unity from many parts. These symbols convey ideas rather than adding new rules to the Constitution.

A closer look

Keep places and names distinct. Washington, D.C. is the national capital; it is not Washington state. The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. The national anthem is The Star-Spangled Banner; learning its title is enough for that question, without singing the song.

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Translations support understanding. They do not determine which language you may use at your interview.