1. In what year did the phrase "In God We Trust" first appear on any currency in the United States?

2. What U.S. coin was the first to display the motto mentioned in the first question?

3. In what year did Congress officially adopt the phrase, "In God We Trust," as the national motto?

4. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag first appeared in the Sept. 9, 1892, edition of The Youth's Companion magazine. In 1923, an additional phrase was added to the original pledge. What words were added?

5. In 1954, the Pledge of Allegiance was officially amended to incorporate another phrase. Name the two additional words.

Answers

1. 1863.

2. The two-cent piece.

3. 1956.

4. The phrase added was "of the United States of America."

5. The words "under God" were officially adopted in 1954.

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