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Dirigo (Latin) literally translates to "I lead", and is used as the state's motto because Maine used to hold its primaries in September long before any other state.

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What is Maines state motto?

dirigo i direct


When did Dirigo become Maine's state motto?

it became the states motto in 1986


Maines state motto?

The Maine state motto is "I lead"


What does maines state motto mean?

"Dirigo"(Latin "I direct" or "I lead") is the state motto of Maine, having once been the only state to hold its elections in September. (Politicians kept their eyes on these elections for evidence of a trend. Prior to the New Deal, Republicans claimed "As Maine goes, so goes the nation.") The resolutions adopting the seal upon which this motto appears, give some insight into the meaning intended by the state motto: "...as the Polar Star has been considered the mariner's guide and director in conducting the ship over the pathless ocean to the desired haven, and as the center of magnetic attraction; as it has been figuratively used to denote the point, to which all affections turn, and as it is here intended to represent the State, it may be considered the citizens' guide, and the object to which the patriot's best exertions should be directed".The motto has been used for the name of the Dirigo Health Agency which oversees the state of Maine's health care system."Dirigo" or I lead.


What is Dirigo High School's motto?

Dirigo High School's motto is 'Scienta Est Lux'.


What is Maine's slogan?

Maine's state motto is " dirigo" which means I Lead.


What is Maine's modo?

Maine's motto is "Dirigo", which means "I lead".


What does dirigo mean on the Maine state flag?

"Dirigo" is Latin for "I lead".


In main what does dirigo mean?

If you mean Maine, as in the state, Dirigo is the state motto. It is Latin and means 'I lead'. Maine was once the only state to hold elections in September, and politicians would kept their eyes on these elections for evidence of trends. Republicans once claimed "As Maine goes, so goes the nation."


How did Maine get its motto?

The motto, "Dirigo" (I Guide, or I Lead) was selected in 1820. Maine was originally part of Massachusetts, and when it became in independent state, the motto represented the belief that Maine would lead the way or guide its citizens in being patriotic Americans.


What is the names of the state seal?

Dirigo or I Lead or I Direct.


Which New England state is bordered by Quebec?

The Canadian province of Quebec is the northwest border of the New England state of Maine. Dirigo! (I direct!) is the official State Motto. Please access the related link listed below for more information: