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Happy Wednesday!
Today is…”In God We Trust” Day
On April 22, 1864, Congress passed an act allowing for “In God We Trust” to begin appearing on U.S. coins. That same year it appeared on the newly minted two-cent piece and was soon used on other coins. On March 3, 1865, an act instructed the U.S. Mint to put it on all gold and silver coins. The Coinage Act of 1873 said it could be emblazoned on other coins as well. From 1864 until 1938 it appeared on various coins for different periods of time. Since 1938 it has appeared on all coins. It has been on the penny since 1909, the dime since 1916, and on all gold coins, silver dollars, half dollars, and quarter dollar coins since 1908. It is also the official motto of the United States.
E pluribus unum, a Latin phrase meaning “out of many, one,” was the original unofficial motto of the United States. First appearing on the Great Seal of the United States, which was adopted in 1782, it referenced the recent coming together of the 13 colonies. It also began appearing on U.S. coins in 1795. At the time of the Civil War, when the country was tearing apart, the meaning of the phrase seemed unfitting. Many were also taking solace in religion at the time, as a balm from the bloodshed surrounding them.
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“Search for the seed of good in every adversity.” Og Mandino
- Students in Canada create hotline with messages of positivity to help seniors isolated by the coronavirus crisis
- Michael Jordan is donating his entire share of the proceeds from The Last Dance documentary to charitable causes
- McDonald’s to give free ‘Thank You Meals’ for first responders, health care workers starting Wednesday
- College Student Makes Friends With Couple by Using Social Post-Its
- A local restaurant has been providing free drinks and meals to the healthcare workers at 4 different hospitals for the past 3 weeks!! The owner says the most rewarding part of this is seeing smiles on people’s faces.
- Friend serenades birthday girl with violin after weeks of social distancing
- A USPS Worker Nicknamed ‘Mailman Kyle’ Is Delivering Supplies To Elderly People On His Route
- Customer Leaves Entire $1,200 Stimulus Check as Generous Tip for Family-Owned Restaurant
- These Shirts Are Being Made Out of Luxury Hotel Bed Sheets That Were Discarded for Minor Wear and Tear
- Kindness can’t be quarantined: Little Free Libraries now used to provide essential items during pandemic
