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Idaho State Motto:

Idaho state quarter with the state motto - click to see all 50 state quarters

Idaho became the 43rd state in 1890 (see statehood order) - Idaho's state quarter
features the state raptor (peregrine falcon), an outline map of Idaho with a star
indicating location of Boise (state capital), and the state motto: "Esto Perpetua"
- public domain image on Wikipedia - see all 50 state quarters

 
The state motto of Idaho is the Latin phrase "Esto perpetua," which means "Let it be perpetual." Idaho's motto can also be seen on the state quarter, the great seal and Idaho's state flag.

Idaho Seal - see all 50 state seals
The great seal of Idaho and the state flag both display the state motto

See all 50 state Mottos - Flags - Seals - Quarters

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Source:
The State of Idaho - State Symbols: Idaho GOV website
Idaho state seal history: Idaho Secretary of State
Links:
Idaho History Ref. Series: Idaho State Historical Society
State Seals - National Seal - State Flags
State Mottos - 50 States

    

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