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The nation's original motto, E Pluribus Unum, means "one from many." It appears on the Great Seal of the United States and on our coins and currency and was used as early as 1795. In the mid-1950s, the phrase "In God We Trust" was designated the national motto. Court cases challenging "In God We Trust" have been unsuccessful, as the courts generally see such civil practices as too commonplace to have significant religious meaning. Related Articles In God I trust Overuse of national motto raises questions, cheapens religion News Stories June 13, 2006 |
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