e pluribus unum... anyone with any historical/ origin info?

Answer 1

It is Latin which means " Out of many we are one ". Loosely translated. Regarding the people the many different nationalities of people that came to America legally to gain their freedom from tyranny and oppression.

Answer 2

E pluribus unum was the first national motto of the United States of America. Translated from Latin, it means "From many, one" or "Out of many, one" (e=out of, from; pluribus=many; unum=one). It referred to the integration of the 13 independent colonies into one united country, and has taken on an additional meaning, given the pluralistic nature of American society from immigration.

The motto itself symbolically has thirteen letters. The motto was selected by the first Great Seal committee in 1776, at the beginning of the American Revolution. Pierre Eugene DuSimitière originally suggested E pluribus unum as the motto.

In 1956, "In God We Trust" replaced E pluribus unum as the national motto according to United States Code, Title 36, Section 302. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the resolution into law on 30 July 1956 [1].

Answer 3

"The phrase originally came from Moretum, a poem attributed to Virgil but with the actual author unknown, on the subject of a cheese, garlic and herb recipe. In the poem text, color est e pluribus unus describes the blending of colors into one."

It actually refers to a salad being made; from many ingredients comes one salad.

Answer 4

From Wikipedia:
"The phrase originally came from Moretum, a poem attributed to Virgil but with the actual author unknown, on the subject of a cheese, garlic and herb recipe."

Answer 5

one nation out of many, it came from a poem by Virgil

Answer 6

All for one.

Answer 7

that's sore that is....came up like a football it did.....