Our original motto, “E Pluribus Unum”, meaning in Latin for “Out of many, one”, was authored by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson in 1782. The original motto is “E Pluribus Unum” meaning “Out of many, one.” It represents the founders of America’s determination to create a single nation from a collection of states. With the passing of time, this motto has also come to represent America's goal of making