Question 124 of 128 Symbols and Holidays
The Nation’s first motto was “E Pluribus Unum.” What does that mean?
Answers USCIS accepts
- Out of many, one
- We all become one
Give any one of these answers at your interview.
“E Pluribus Unum” means “Out of many, one.”
What it means
The Latin motto describes how many states, and many people from many places, came together to form one nation. It appears on the Great Seal and on U.S. coins.
Say “out of many, one” or “we all become one.”
Memory tip: E Pluribus Unum = out of many, one.
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The Nation’s first motto was “E Pluribus Unum.” What does that mean?
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Official source: USCIS M-1778 (09/25), 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025 version). Last checked: .