The Cold War Origins of "In God We Trust"
January 16, 2020
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The motto of the United States is: "In God We Trust." But the motto is a relatively recent invention, dating back to the 1950s. Why did the U.S. institute this motto, and what does it tell us about American identity and religion?
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Truman's speech
McCarthy's "Enemies from Within" speech
Graham sermon on Communism
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