“In God We Trust” — A Legacy of Faith and Freedom

On July 30, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed Public Law 84-140, declaring “In God We Trust” the official motto of the United States. Though it had graced our coins since the Civil War, this bold act ensured it would also be printed on our paper currency—etched not just in metal and ink, but in the very identity of our nation.

Decades later, on March 31, 2011, the House Judiciary Committee reaffirmed this foundational truth through Concurrent Resolution 13 (H. Con. Res. 13). With overwhelming support, Congress emphasized the importance of displaying our national motto prominently in public schools, government buildings, and institutions across America.

🗂️ Click here to download the official Congressional Report (H. Rept. 112-47)

The strength of America lies not just in our laws and freedoms, but in the values that anchor them. “In God We Trust” is more than a phrase—it is a proclamation of who we are.

We are one nation under God. And in Him, we trust.