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Okla-homey
7/30/2010, 06:10 AM
July 30, 1956: President Eisenhower signs “In God We Trust” into law

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54 years ago today 1956, two years after pushing to have the phrase “under God” inserted into the pledge of allegiance, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs a law officially declaring “In God We Trust” to be the nation’s official motto.

This was at a time when anti-communist and anti-Soviet sentiment was running very high. In fact, many historians believe the widespread use of the newly official motto was meant to herald a fundamental difference between American society and culture from that of officially atheist and godless communism, especially the Soviet Union.

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The law, Public Law 84-140, also mandated that the phrase be printed on all American paper currency. The phrase had been placed on U.S. coins since the Civil War when, according to the historical association of the United States Treasury, religious sentiment reached a peak.

Eisenhower’s treasury secretary, George Humphrey, had suggested adding the phrase to paper currency as well.

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Ike checking-out America's newest heavy bomber in 1956. To his left (your right) are Harold Talbutt (SECAF) and George Humphrey (SECTREAS)

Most historical accounts believe Eisenhower was raised a Mennonite. Either way, Eisenhower abandoned his family’s religion before entering the Army, and took the unusual step of being baptized relatively late in his adult life as a Presbyterian. The baptism took place in 1953, barely a year into his first term as president.

Although Eisenhower embraced Christianity, biographers insist he never intended to force his beliefs on anyone. In fact, the chapel-like structure near where he and his wife Mamie are buried on the grounds of his presidential library is called the “Place of Meditation” and is intentionally inter-denominational.

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These golden dollar coins featuring US presidents first appeared in 2007. They are the only US coinage ever to feature the motto on the edge. The mint changed the design this year and started to put the mottos on the coins faces like all other US coinage. Therefore, these 2007 coins might be valuable someday as a departure from the norm.

At a Flag Day speech in 1954, he elaborated on his feelings about the place of religion in public life when he discussed why he had wanted to include “under God” in the pledge of allegiance:
“In this way we are reaffirming the transcendence of religious faith in America's heritage and future; in this way we shall constantly strengthen those spiritual weapons which forever will be our country's most powerful resource in peace and war."

The first paper money with the phrase “In God We Trust” was not printed until 1957.

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Mottos have appeared on our currency since very early in America's history. I especially like the one used on this 1/6 of a dollar note from the Revolutionary era.

Since then, religious and secular groups have argued over the appropriateness and constitutionality of a motto that mentions “God,” considering the founding fathers’ dedication to maintaining the separation of church and state. Opponents haven't gotten much traction in court, however they have succeeded in achieving rulings schoolkids and others may not be compelled to say the Pledge of Allegiance because it invokes divinity and may be said to "advance religion."

StoopTroup
7/30/2010, 06:28 AM
I love seeing the words...."In God We Trust" on our money.

Crucifax Autumn
7/30/2010, 01:58 PM
I love seeing as big a number as possible on mine.

KC//CRIMSON
7/30/2010, 04:58 PM
Speaking of Eisenhower, his boat docked a few days ago.....

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texaspokieokie
7/30/2010, 05:12 PM
looks like it says "yb-52" on that plane, but it surely looks more like a "b-47".

KABOOKIE
7/30/2010, 05:45 PM
Look closely. It's a YB-52.

texaspokieokie
7/30/2010, 06:13 PM
it is if a yb-52 looks like a b-47.

Crucifax Autumn
7/30/2010, 06:20 PM
Looks like either an EV150 or an NM-156 to me.

KABOOKIE
7/30/2010, 06:23 PM
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:YB-52sideview.jpg

KABOOKIE
7/30/2010, 06:25 PM
Proof of evolution.

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Okla-homey
7/30/2010, 07:21 PM
it is if a yb-52 looks like a b-47.

The experimental model BUFF's had canopys like the B-47. The production models didn't.

texaspokieokie
7/30/2010, 07:35 PM
AHA, that's what fooled me.

texaspokieokie
7/30/2010, 07:51 PM
i was wrong, my bad.

i worked on the b-70 program, in palmdale ca.

Okla-homey
7/31/2010, 07:41 AM
i was wrong, my bad.

i worked on the b-70 program, in palmdale ca.

I been to Palmdale a few times. Stayed at the Antelope Valley Inn. Rockwell built the BONE there. Took delivery and flew two brand-new ones to Wichita.

1890MilesToNorman
7/31/2010, 08:24 AM
The GF's uncle flew the big ugly fat ****s for nearly 30 years, he is a great man in my eyes. :D

Okla-homey
7/31/2010, 09:11 AM
The GF's uncle flew the big ugly fat ****s for nearly 30 years, he is a great man in my eyes. :D

I only flew 'em for five. I gotta tell you though, it is remarkable, nay, amazing, that after 50 years, BUFF's are still taking it to the bad guys.

texaspokieokie
7/31/2010, 10:12 AM
i remember the AVI, it was in lancaster, where i lived.

north american ,for whom i worked on b-70 & saturn, got swallowed up by
rockwell.

i also worked for lockheed in burbank,about 5 years. looking @ maps on google, looks like lockheed has completely left burbank. they even moved the
"skunk works" to palmdale.

StoopTroup
7/31/2010, 10:13 AM
Great pic.

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