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    When was 'In God We Trust' adopted as the National Motto?

    Question #14352. Asked by Maggie. (Oct 29 01 8:29 PM)


    elburcher

    		'In God We Trust' first appeared on U.S. coins after April 22, 1864, when
    Congress passed an act authorizing the coinage of a 2-cent piece bearing
    this motto. Thereafter,Congress extended its use to other coins.
    On July 30, 1956, it became the national motto.

    http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0194034.html

    Oct 29 01, 11:41 PM

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