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By Vermont statute the motto Freedom and Unity is applied to the Great Seal, coat of arms, and flag of Vermont. The motto can be found above the central doors of the Vermont Supreme Court, and above the rostrum in Representatives Hall at the Vermont State House.
The state motto of Vermont is “Freedom and Unity” and it appears on Vermont’s coat of arms, state seal, state flag, and the U.S. Mint’s commemorative quarter for Vermont. In 2015, Vermont also adopted a state Latin motto when a Latin student Angela Kubicke suggested that it be added.
This is a list of symbols of the state of Vermont in the United States. The majority of symbols are officially codified in the Vermont Statutes Annotated in Title 1, Chapter 11, while others are unofficial.
Motto: Freedom and Unity. Tree: Sugar Maple. Flower: Red Clover. Bird: Hermit Thrush. Interesting Facts. On October 5, 1798, congressman Matthew Lyon was indicted under the Sedition Act for...
The state flag of Vermont displays the state's coat of arms and motto ("Freedom and Unity") on a rectangular blue background. The Vermont General Assembly adopted the flag on June 1, 1923. Multiple versions of the flag have been used throughout history.
Vermont has a new, secondary state motto, after authorization Friday from Gov. Peter Shumlin, a Democrat. The Latin phrase “Stella quarta decima fulgeat,” or “May the fourteenth star shine...
"Freedom and Unity" is the official motto of the U.S. state of Vermont. The motto was first adopted in 1788 for use on the Great Seal of the Vermont Republic. Ira Allen designed the Vermont seal and is often credited as its author.
The state motto of Vermont is "Freedom and Unity." Adopted in 1778, this motto reflects the values of the state. "Freedom" emphasizes Vermont's historic commitment to individual liberties and the pursuit of personal freedoms, while "Unity" underscores the importance of the collective and the state's unity despite diverse perspectives.
Vermont's state motto, " Freedom and unity ," was adopted as an element of its official seal. Adopted in 1779. The first Great Seal of Vermont, designed by Ira Allen and made by Reuben Dean of Windsor in 1778, was accepted by resolution of the General Assembly on February 20, 1779.
The motto is representative of its times, reflecting the national relationship with Great Britain and Vermont's rejection of New York jurisdiction. It highlights the ideal of balancing personal individual freedom with an individual's responsibility to their community.