Why did the U. S adopt the motto In God We Trust in 1956

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Yael Boyer

13 January, 05:58

Why did the U. S adopt the motto In God We Trust in 1956

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Eileen Moody · Answer 1

It was adopted as the nation's motto in 1956 as an alternative or replacement to the unofficial motto of E pluribus unum, which was adopted when the Great Seal of the United States was created and adopted in 1782.

Addyson · Answer 2

as an alternative or replacement to the unofficial motto of E pluribus unum, which was adopted when the Great Seal of the United States was created and adopted in 1782. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs a law officially declaring "In God We Trust" to be the nation's official motto.