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Motto of the United States Reading from The Citizen’s Almanac USCIS 2010 O n July 30, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower approved a Joint Resolution of the 84th Congress officially establishing the phrase, “In God We Trust,” as the national motto of the United States. “In God We Trust” replaced the phrase, E Pluribus Unum, which had been selected as the Nation’s official motto in 1776. The motto, “In God We Trust,” can be traced back nearly 200 years in U.S. history. During the War of 1812, as the morning light revealed that the American flag was still waving above Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key wrote the poem that would eventually become our national anthem. The final stanza of the poem read, “And this be our motto: ‘In God is our trust!’” In 1864, Key’s phrase was changed to “In God We Trust” and included on the redesigned two-cent coin. The following year, Congress authorized the Director of the Philadelphia Mint to place the motto on all gold and silver coins. The motto began appearing on all U. S. coins in 1938. “In God We Trust” became a part of the design of U. S. currency (paper money) in 1957. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing has incorporated the motto on all currency since 1963. “In God We Trust” is also engraved on the wall above the Speaker’s dais in the Chamber of the House of Representatives and over the entrance to the Chamber of the Senate. Circle the vocabulary words listed in the reading. Use the context to explain what each word means. approve entrance reveal authorize incorporate trust currency phrase wave dais motto engrave Vocabulary Exercise Match the word with the best phrase: _____ 1. phrase A. depend on _____ 2. wave B. give permission _____ 3. engrave C. group of words _____ 4. dais D. move back & forth (or up & down) _____ 5. authorize E. include _____ 6. incorporate F. paper money _____ 7. currency G. place to go in _____ 8. reveal H. platform for a speaker _____ 9. entrance I. show _____ 10. trust J. write Questions (Some answers are found in the powerpoint presentation) 1. a. What was the first motto of the U.S.A.? b. What does this mean in English? c. Where was this motto used? 2. a. Name the person who wrote , “And this be our motto: ‘In God is our trust.’” b. When did he write this? c. When was the motto changed to “In God we trust”? d. When did this become the official motto of the U.S.A.? e. Who was the President at that time? 3. a. Which motto is on coins? b. Which motto is on paper money? 4. The motto “In God We Trust” is written on what important walls in Washington, D.C.? (There are two answers) 5. What postage stamps had the motto? (See the powerpoint.) 6. Which state has the same motto as the U.S. A.? (Remember the powerpoint.) TheTeachersCorner.net select phrase anthem trust Answers God currency stanza dais mint joint Across: Down: 1. paper money 2. part of a poem 4. cut into a hard surface 8. together 9. place for speaking 2. choose 3. group of words 5. depend upon 6. place to make coins 7. special song 10. the Almighty Creator Crossword Puzzle Answer Key