Section: Symbols & Holidays: Symbols
124. The Nation's first motto was "E Pluribus Unum." What does that mean?
Official answer
- • Out of many, one
- • We all become one
Why
"E Pluribus Unum" is Latin for "Out of many, one."
Answers verified against USCIS materials. Last checked 2026-07-17.
Official source: USCIS — 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025)