In the 50’s, probably as a reaction to the perceived notion that communist = atheist, the U.S.A. changed the state motto from “e pluribus unum” (out of many, one) into “in God we trust”.
This was followed by additional changes, as similar phrases to “in god we trust” were (I think) added to other, formerly secular, items and statements, such as
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[li]the Pledge of Alligiance[/li][li]Oath for judges[/li][li]Paper money[/li][/ul]
(1) When exactly were these phrases added?
(2) Who initiated it - I assume there had to be some legislation
(3) Any other statements that were changed?
Thanks and HAND
And for those too lazy to click the link, the motto “In God We Trust” has appeared on most U.S. coins since the Civil War, and all U.S. coins since 1938.
Coins had the phrase for a long time. However, it was not the State motto , nor was it on the Pledge, or paper money, or the judge’s oath. :eek: that happened after WW2