The Cold War Origins of "In God We Trust"

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Uploaded 16-01-20

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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Sources:
Truman's speech: https://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/document/speech-explaining-the-communist-threat/

McCarthy's "Enemies from Within" speech: http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/6456/

Graham sermon on Communism: https://www2.wheaton.edu/bgc/archives/docs/bg-charlotte/0927.html



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