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.
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."
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.
The Pennsylvania state motto "Virtue, liberty, and Independence" became a state motto in 1875.
"The Crossroads of America,"is Indiana's state motto.
In 2008, the official symbol of the state of Louisiana became the fleur de lis.
dirigo i direct
it became the states motto in 1986
The Maine state motto is "I lead"
"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.
Dirigo High School's motto is 'Scienta Est Lux'.
Maine's state motto is " dirigo" which means I Lead.
Maine's motto is "Dirigo", which means "I lead".
"Dirigo" is Latin for "I lead".
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."
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.
Dirigo or I Lead or I Direct.
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: