Historical Events tagged with "in god we trust"

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Politics & Government

In God We Trust becomes U.S. national motto

July 30th, 1956 68 years ago

President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a joint resolution of Congress authorizing 'In God We Trust' as the national motto of the United States. The decision was influenced by the context of the Cold War, as U.S. leaders sought to distinguish American values from those of the Soviet Union, which was identified with atheism. This phrase had appeared on U.S. coins since 1864, but the official designation marked a significant moment in the blending of governance and religion.

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Politics & Government

In God We Trust Inscription Authorized

April 22nd, 1864 160 years ago

The U.S. Congress passed the Coinage Act of 1864, which allowed the inscription 'In God We Trust' to be placed on U.S. coins. The act was fueled by a desire to acknowledge divine guidance amidst the Civil War. This marked a significant change in currency as it aimed to reflect the nation's reliance on God during tumultuous times. The inscription first appeared on the two-cent piece, a new denomination introduced to meet wartime coin shortages.

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