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Up until 1893, NC was the only one of the 13 original states not to have a motto. At the Assembly in 1893, the following was ratified:
"[1893]
CHAPTER 145
AN ACT TO ESTABLISH A STATE MOTTO
WHEREAS. Contrary to the usage of nearly all the states of the American Union the coat-of-arms and the great seal of this state bear no motto; and whereas, a suitable motto, expressive of some noble sentiment and indicative of some leading trait of our people, will be instructive as well as ornamental, and the state should also keep in perpetual remembrance the immortal declaration of independence made at Charlotte; now therefore,
The Geneeral Assembly of North Carolina do enact:
Section 1. That the words "esse quam videri" are hereby adopted as the motto of this state, and as such shall be engraved on the great seal of North Carolina and likewise at the foot of the coat-of-arms of the state as part thereof.
Sec. 2. That on the coat-of-arms, in addition to the motto at the bottom, there shall be inscribed at the top the words "May the 20th, 1775."
Sec. 3.That this act shall be in force from and after its ratification.
Ratified the 21st day of February, A.D. 1893."
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y ago"Esse quam videri" is the motto. The translation is "To be, rather than to seem."
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∙ 13y agoEsse Quam Videri (To Be Rather Than To Seem To Be)
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∙ 13y agoThe motto of my state, North Carolina, is Esse Quam Videri - To be, rather than to seem.
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∙ 12y agoThe North Dakota state motto is "Liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable."
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∙ 9y agoEsse Quam Videri: to be rather than to seem
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∙ 13y agoTobacco is a vegetable!
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What is Moto for North Carolina?
"Esse Quam Videri" Latin "To Be, Rather Than To Seem" English
Why is North Carolina's state song The Old North State?
North Carolina history takes you back a long time ago and it is the north carolina and it is a state
What state borders North Carolina to the south?
North Carolina.
What is North Carolina's state stone?
North Carolina's state rock is granite, and state gemstone is emerald.
What state is the University of North Carolina in?
North Carolina
What state was North Carolina to become?
North Carolina
Which state is the Tar Heel state?
North Carolina is known as the Tarheel state.
What are the names of all of the colleges that are a part of the U.N.C. system?
Appalachian State University, East Carolina University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State University, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina School of the Arts, North Carolina State University, University of North Carolina at Asheville, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University of North Carolina at Pembroke, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Western Carolina University, and Winston-Salem State University
What are five important states in North Carolina?
North Carolina is a state and there is no states with a state.
Why does North Carolina have a state flag?
north Carolina has a state flag to declare there Independence
What is North Carolina's state snake?
North Carolina does not have a snake chosen to be the state snake.
What is the North Carolina state beverage?
Milk is the official state beverage of North Carolina.
