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Posted by John Huggins on March 22, 2001 03:31:49 UTC

Actually, the motto "In God we trust" dates back to the American Civil War.

Look here for the details:

http://www.ustreas.gov/opc/opc0011.html

It is true that the motto appeared on paper money in the 1950s as a continuation of what had been on coins for decades.

It is quite an interesting read no matter what one thinks about God.

John

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Is not it a shame - in 21 century to have such a motto? - alexander - March 23, 2001 - 19:59 UTC
- Is not it a shame - in 21 century to have such a motto? - jhuggins - March 24, 2001 - 02:34 UTC
  - I think, it is a GREAT shame. - alexander - March 26, 2001 - 19:00 UTC
- We get what we ask for - hmancu - March 24, 2001 - 03:14 UTC
  - Where are limits of freedom? - alexander - March 26, 2001 - 19:12 UTC
  - 1st amendment - evenstar - March 29, 2001 - 16:27 UTC
    - Youmake it sound like - yanniru - March 29, 2001 - 18:40 UTC
      - Religions with a god. - admin - March 29, 2001 - 18:44 UTC
        
        Eastern religions have gods - yanniru - March 29, 2001 - 23:03 UTC
        
        Eastern religions are more spiritual than materialistic. - alexander - March 30, 2001 - 00:21 UTC
        
        Christianity has multiple gods? - jhuggins - March 30, 2001 - 01:45 UTC
        
        The same in Eastern religions - yanniru - March 30, 2001 - 12:56 UTC
        
        Yes, the Trinity - yanniru - March 30, 2001 - 13:00 UTC
        
        Is not it a shame to discuss gods in 21st century? - alexander - March 30, 2001 - 17:57 UTC
        
        Nobody asked you to discuss them - yanniru - March 31, 2001 - 01:53 UTC
        
        Science is smarter than religion - johnpowell - April 7, 2001 - 21:58 UTC
        
        Religion knows less than science does. - johnpowell - April 7, 2001 - 22:02 UTC
        
        God Discussion - admin - March 31, 2001 - 15:51 UTC
        
        Father, Son, Holy Ghost -- Mary? - admin - March 31, 2001 - 15:42 UTC
- Advanced? - evenstar - March 29, 2001 - 16:24 UTC
  - Mottos like this make poor image for society carrying them. - alexander - March 30, 2001 - 00:16 UTC

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