Dirigo is the motto for the state of Maine. Dirigo, when translated into English, means "I direct" or "I lead". This motto was appointed to the state of Maine because, among other reasons, it held its presidential elections in September before any of the other states. This fits with the motto because many people looked at the results of Maines elections to have an idea of what the outcome would be for them. A phrase commonly used from 1832-1932 was "As Maine goes, so goes the nation. Maine stopped holding September elections in 1957 but the motto still shines a light on an important time in history.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_Maine_goes,_so_goes_the_nation
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seal_of_Maine
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