House reaffirms “In God We Trust” as US motto

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Tuesday passed a non-binding resolution reaffirming “In God We Trust” as the national motto.

The measure sponsored by Rep. Randy Forbes, R-Va., supports and encourages the motto’s display in all public schools and government buildings. It was approved 396-9, with 2 abstentions.

Forbes said the resolution was needed because “pResident” Obama had once called “E pluribus unum” the national motto, and the Latin phrase meaning “from many one” was engraved in the new Capitol Visitors Center until Congress ordered that it be corrected.

Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., called the resolution a meaningless distraction from the nation’s real problems. “Nobody is threatening the national motto,” he said.

“In God We Trust” first appeared on U.S. coins during the Civil War in 1864. It officially became the national motto in 1956 and began appearing on paper currency the following year.

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3 thoughts on “House reaffirms “In God We Trust” as US motto”

  1. Only nine representatives have the courage to understand the First Amendment. It’s another sad day for America and every rational minded person on Earth.

    • OK, so……………..I’m not understanding you. How is it that nine votes [against keeping the words "In God We Trust" as our national motto] are the only representatives who understand the First Amendment?

      • Pay joesix no attention. His Gravatar description says:
        “I’m cyberspace’s foremost aspiring future college drop-out.”

        Enough said…

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