Oh, that we would, in fact, place our trust in God.
I completely agree with your sentiment. I didn't realize that it was so recently adopted as the national motto. Hasn't it been on coins longer than that?
Chuck-- The motto has been used on US coins since 1864, first used on the two-cent piece. Here is a link that gives the history:http://www.ustreas.gov/education/fact-sheets/currency/in-god-we-trust.shtml
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I completely agree with your sentiment. I didn't realize that it was so recently adopted as the national motto. Hasn't it been on coins longer than that?
Chuck-- The motto has been used on US coins since 1864, first used on the two-cent piece. Here is a link that gives the history:
http://www.ustreas.gov/education/fact-sheets/currency/in-god-we-trust.shtml
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