2006-10-28 21:09:01 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
The motto IN GOD WE TRUST was placed on United States coins largely because of the increased religious sentiment existing during the Civil War. Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase received many appeals from devout persons throughout the country, urging that the United States recognize the Deity on United States coins. From Treasury Department records, it appears that the first such appeal came in a letter dated November 13, 1861. It was written to Secretary Chase by Rev. M. R. Watkinson, Minister of the Gospel from Ridleyville, Pennsylvania.
2006-10-28 21:12:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In 1929.
In 1957 it appeared on paper money.
According to The World Almanac 2005.
2006-10-30 10:50:41 · answer #2 · answered by anitababy.brainwash 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1861
2006-10-29 12:34:12 · answer #3 · answered by It's Me! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 'thumbs-upped' Blackman.
This is where Blacknan found your answer :- http://www.ustreas.gov/education/fact-sheets/currency/in-god-we-trust.html
2006-10-29 08:37:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋