Liberty and Independence

Delaware State Motto

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Delaware USA; image by TUBS on Wikipedia (use permitted with attribution / share alike).

Official State Motto of Delaware

The state motto of Delaware is "Liberty and Independence." All State Mottos

Delaware was the first state to ratify the United States Constitution on December 7, 1787 (order of statehood). The state motto also appears on Delaware's state seal and state flag (on a ribbon below the coat of arms).

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Images

Our most famous documents; The U.S. Constitution and The Declaration of Independence. Photo by Grizdave on Flickr (noncommercial use permitted with attribution / share alike).

The U.S. Constitution & Declaration of Independence
Seal of Delaware