The Starthrower | To put such a motto on coins, or to use it in any...

To put such a motto on coins, or to use it in any kindred manner, not only does no good but does positive harm, and is in effect irreverence, which comes dangerously close to sacrilege.

President Theodore Roosevelt, in 1907, explaining the logic behind leaving “In God We Trust” off a $10 gold coin. On Tuesday the House passed a resolution reaffirming “In God We Trust” as the nation’s official motto.
(New York Times)

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Posted on November 4, 2011