>>Why do you think that money first had the word "In God we trust" on it? Sign of the times?
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>Yeah, actually. It happened during the Civil War.
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>http://www.treas.gov/education/fact-sheets/currency/in-god-we-trust.html
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>As for the Pledge of Allegiance, "under God" was added in the 50's as a direct response to the "godless Communists."
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>You might want to do some research before you make your assertions.
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The Pledge of Allegiance was also changed in the late 30s so that the hand is placed over the heart. Previously the arm was held out in front of you stiffly, pointing slightly up. For some reason it was decided to change that....