Episode 207: Union, Justice and Confidence – The Man Who Made The Motto

Ok, here’s a Louisiana Trivia Question: Who originated the state’s motto, “Union, Justice and Confidence?” And why?

Historian Jason Theriot joins host Errol Laborde and podcast producer Kelly Massicot to talk about his research on the motto’s origin, as well as the historic ideals that the motto was supposed to represent. He also tells stories from his book "Frenchie," about soldiers from Louisiana who spoke the native language in France during World War II.

Here is history from two eras in one conversation. As for the originator of the motto... hint: It was not Huey Long.