05-25-2015, 08:07 AM
Seperation of Church and State, when it suits the situation.
"In God We Trust" was adopted as the official motto of the United States in 1956, replacing the unofficial motto of E pluribus unum, which was the Great Seal of the United States since 1782.
In 1956, the time of the Cold War, the United States wanted to distinguish itself from the Soviet Union, which promoted state atheism.
Therefore, the 84th Congress passed a joint resolution "declaring IN GOD WE TRUST the national motto of the United States."
"In God we trust" on paper currency was approved by President Dwight Eisenhower in 1956, and entered circulation in 1957.
"In God We Trust" was adopted as the official motto of the United States in 1956, replacing the unofficial motto of E pluribus unum, which was the Great Seal of the United States since 1782.
In 1956, the time of the Cold War, the United States wanted to distinguish itself from the Soviet Union, which promoted state atheism.
Therefore, the 84th Congress passed a joint resolution "declaring IN GOD WE TRUST the national motto of the United States."
"In God we trust" on paper currency was approved by President Dwight Eisenhower in 1956, and entered circulation in 1957.
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Home is where you're treated the best, but complain the most!
Life is short, make the most of it, get outta here!