According to History. com, on this day in history, July 30,
1956, the 84th Congress passed a joint resolution declaring
"IN GOD WE TRUST" to be the national motto of the United
States.
The same source noted. passing in both the House and the
Senate unanimously and without debate, the resolution
replaced "E pluribus Unum," which had existed before as
a de facto official motto.
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This rare $5 Silver Certificate from 1899 is a sight to
behold. Featuring the iconic portrait of Chief Running
Antelope, it’s the only US banknote that features a
Native American Indian chief. This historic currency
was issued in the late 19th century and has become
an increasingly sought-after collectible recently.
This note has historical significance, and its unique
design makes it a beautiful work of art.
Running Antelope (1821–1896)
Running Antelope became a head chief
of the Húŋkpapȟa in 1851. Known for
his bravery in war, and skills in oratory
and diplomacy.
On July 30, 1956, two years after pushing to have the phrase
“under God” inserted into the pledge of allegiance, President
Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a law officially declaring “In
God We Trust” to be the nation’s official motto.
The law, P.L. 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.
Two years before making ‘In God We Trust’ the national
motto, President Eisenhower (center) introduced a stamp
carrying the slogan (below).
Maya Angelou (Marguerite Annie Johnson)
(April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014)
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States Mint said Monday it has
begun shipping quarters featuring the image of poet Maya Angelou,
the first coins in its American Women Quarters Program.
Angelou, an American author, poet and Civil Rights activist, rose
to prominence with the publication of "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" in 1969. Angelou, who died in 2014 at the age of 86, was
honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2010 by
President Barack Obama.
Maya Angelou being awarded the Presidential Medal of
Freedom by Barack Obama in 2011.(Office of the White House)
Six months after the congress of the Republic of Texas accepted
the United States annexation of the territory, Texas was admitted
into the U.S. as the 28th state.
The Annexation of Texas to the Union, by Donald M. Yena, 1986.
