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99% Invisible · February 10, 2026 · 00:33:58

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99% Invisible explores how a simple decision by Idaho in 1928 to put a slogan on its license plates sparked a nationwide trend and an unexpectedly contentious history of state-branded automotive identifiers.

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Highlights

The Origin of License Plate Slogans
Idaho was the first state to put a slogan on its license plates in 1928, starting a national trend that proved surprisingly contentious.

Misc

Idaho's 1928 license plate slogan kicked off a trend and led to heated debates over state identity.
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