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The motto, "Dirigo" (I Guide, or I Lead) was selected in 1820. Maine was originally part of Massachusetts, and when it became in independent state, the motto represented the belief that Maine would lead the way or guide its citizens in being patriotic Americans.
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54th Massachusetts Regiment lead by Col. Shaw A statue commemorating this regiment stands in front of the Government State House on the square in Boston.
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US President Lincoln appointed Nathaniel P. Banks, the governor of Massachusetts to the position of general. He was to raise an army from his state and be available to lead a sea-land expedition to retake Texas for the Union.
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Shay's rebellion was an uprising that happened in Massachusetts in 1786 and 1787. The uprising was lead by Daniel Shays in response to the harsh government policies that were used to rid the state of its financial problems.