The Pennsylvania State Motto is Virtue, Liberty, Independence.
State mottoes may be said to reflect the character and beliefs of the citizens of the state, or more accurately, the citizens of the state when they were adopted. State mottoes can help us gain insight into the history of a state.
The motto, "Virtue, Liberty and Independence", first appeared on the Pennsylvania Coat of Arms designed by Caleb Lownes of Philadelphia in 1778. Pennsylvania's Declaration of Independence from Britain took place two years earlier in 1776 and most likely had a strong influence in the choice of independent national sentiments displayed in the Pennsylvania motto. Between 1778 and 1873, numerous modifications and changes were made to the coat of arms until, in 1874, the Pennsylvania Legislature appointed a commission to establish an official version. In 1875, the commission adopted a coat of arms virtually identical to the design established by Mr. Lownes.
Today the Pennsylvania state motto also appears on the State Flag.
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