The writing ' In God we trust ' is seen on a dollar bill on August 14, 2015, in Berlin, Germany. Thomas Trutschel—Photothek/Getty Images. By Sarah Begley. January 13, 2016 4:12 PM EST.

"In God We Trust" has been the national national motto since 1956. Pastor Jesse Bradley of Washington state addresses its important in our national welfare.

The mention of God on U.S. currency is back in federal courts, this time because an atheist considers “In God We Trust” a burden. But it’s far from the only religious reference.

"In God We Trust" first appeared on a 2-cent coin in 1864, according to the U.S. Mint. A 1955 law still in effect made the phrase mandatory on all U.S. money, both bills and coins, ...

In the coming weeks, decals with the phrase "In God We Trust" will be placed on all of Rosenberg's public safety vehicles. Rosenberg police chaplain Bruce Gilbert donated the decals, breaking into ...

"In God We Trust" became the national motto of the U.S. on this day in history, July 30, 1956 — two years after President Eisenhower signed a bill inserting "under God" into the Pledge of ...

Clark County residents gather in a public hearing room in Vancouver Feb. 25 to talk about whether the motto "In God We Trust" should be displayed in a public hearing room. Councilors voted two to ...

Senate Bill 280 would require the display of "In God We Trust," accompanied by a U.S. flag representation, in all classrooms of public elementary, secondary and higher education institutions.

"In God We Trust" first appeared on United States money in 1864 on a two-cent coin, according to the U.S. Department of the Treasury. (Oregonian file photo) Clark County leaders voted earlier this ...

On April 22, 1864, Congress approved a significant revision to the nation’s coinage: the addition of “In God We Trust” on several U.S. coins. This was more than a small change for small ...