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'''"In [[God]] We Trust"''' is the official [[motto]] of the US. It is found on all American currency, a few state flags, several stamps, and monuments in state capitals. Also the official motto for the state of [[Florida]].

'''"In [[God]] We Trust"''' is the official [[motto]] of the US. It is found on all American currency, a few state flags, several stamps, and monuments in state capitals. Also the official motto for the state of [[Florida]].

The phrase first appeared on an American coin in 1864.  It became law after an [[Act of Congress]]. President Dwight Eisenhower signed into law in 1956.  Thereafter it appeared on all US coinage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.treas.gov/education/fact-sheets/currency/in-god-we-trust.shtml|work=U.S. Treasury|title=Fact Sheet on the History of 'In God We Trust'|format=HTML|language=English|accessdate=2007-09-29}}</ref>

The phrase first appeared on an American coin in 1864.  It became law in 1956 after an [[Act of Congress]] and President Dwight Eisenhower signed into law.  Thereafter it appeared on all US coinage.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.treas.gov/education/fact-sheets/currency/in-god-we-trust.shtml|work=U.S. Treasury|title=Fact Sheet on the History of 'In God We Trust'|format=HTML|language=English|accessdate=2007-09-29}}</ref>

For nearly 150 years many [[United States dollar coins]] included this motto on one flat side of the coin <ref> and after 1956 it appears on every single coin or bill minted in the US</ref>, but in 2007 the new [[United States dollar coins|George Washington dollar coin]] includes this motto only in small print on the ''edge'' of the coin.

For nearly 150 years many [[United States dollar coins]] included this motto on one flat side of the coin <ref> and after 1956 it appears on every single coin or bill minted in the US</ref>, but in 2007 the new [[United States dollar coins|George Washington dollar coin]] includes this motto only in small print on the ''edge'' of the coin.