where and what does [E PLURIBUS UNUM] mean and why do we us it on money?

Answer 1

"Out of many, one" It's the national motto. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E_PLURIBUS_UNUM

Answer 2

The Latin motto "E pluribus unum" was suggested by the first Great Seal committee in 1776. The preferred English translation is: "Out of many, one." Consultant and artist Pierre Du Simitière chose the Latin motto, and his design expresses this theme.

This motto was well known to literate Americans of the 18th century. It appeared in the Gentleman's Magazine, published monthly in London since 1731. The legend "E pluribus unum" was used on the title pages of the annual volumes that contained a collection of the year's twelve editions of the magazine.

In Thomson's 1782 sketch, for the final design, Charles Thomson put this motto on a scroll held in the bald eagle's beak.

"E pluribus unum" is a clear reference to the thirteen colonies united into one nation – symbolized by the shield on the eagle's breast. As explained in the official description of the Great Seal, the thirteen vertical stripes "represent the several states all joined in one solid compact entire, supporting a Chief, which unites the whole & represents Congress. The Motto alludes to this union." it basically means although there are many states we stand united as one and we put it on money because it is our national motto that applies to every state

Answer 3

E Pluribus Unum describes an action: Many uniting into one.* An accurate translation of the motto is "Out of many, one" – a phrase that elegantly captures the symbolism on the shield.

Answer 4

E Pluribus Unum is latin for "From one out of Many" one of the mottos of the United States. It has been replaced by "In God we Trust," but it is still on the one dollar bill.

According to Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E_Pluribus_Unum
"E pluribus unum was one of the first national mottos 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 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. When the Continental Congress approved this motto for the Great Seal in 1782, they simultaneously approved two other mottos: Annuit Coeptis (the beginning is approved) and Novus Ordo Seclorum (a new order of the ages).

In 1956, E pluribus unum was superseded by "In God We Trust" as the national motto by United States Code, Title 36, Subtitle I, Part A, Chapter 3, Section 302. Both mottos are imprinted on all US coinage. E Pluribus Unum can be found on a dollar bill."

Answer 5

It means "From many, one" or "Out of many, 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 was selected by the first Great Seal committee in 1776, at the beginning of the American Revolution.

Answer 6

It's latin for "from the many the one", I believe it's actually the motto of the US. A google search should give you the origins.

Answer 7

It's Latin for "of many, one"... implying that even though there's a whopping 50 different states, we are a united group... guess it's the Latin rendition of "United States"

Answer 8

It mean from many, one. I think it means that from all of us we make up one great nation, the USA

Answer 9

Out of many, one.

Answer 10

go to wikipedia