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Why did the United States adopt the motto In God We Trust in 1956?
A
To honor the financial and societal contributions of various religious organizations
B
To distinguish the nation from countries that restricted religious practices
C
To commemorate the social changes introduced by Christian leaders
D
To encourage the growth of religious institutions throughout the country
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -On July 30, 1956, two years after pushing to have the phrase “under God” inserted into the pledge of allegiance, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs a law officially declaring “In God We Trust” to be the nation’s official motto.

Detailed explanation-2: -Originally used on coins during the Civil War and later adopted as the official motto of the United States in 1956, the meaning of “In God We Trust” denotes that the political and economic prosperity of the nation is in God’s hands.

Detailed explanation-3: -The modern motto of the United States of America, as established in a 1956 law signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, is “In God we trust". The phrase first appeared on U.S. coins in 1864.

Detailed explanation-4: -The phrase is etched onto the currency and has its roots in the American civil war. ‘In God we trust’ is the official motto of the US, as well as Florida state. It was first made the official motto in 1956, replacing ‘Out of many, one’ which was never official but the de facto phrase.

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