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American Experience May 4, 2021 2m

How Did “In God We Trust” Become the National Motto? | Billy Graham | American Experience | PBS

Summary

The main theme is the conflation of Christian piety and American patriotism, particularly during the Eisenhower presidency. Key subjects include Billy Graham, President Eisenhower, the Pledge of Allegiance, the motto "In God We Trust," and the concept of America as a "Judeo-Christian nation." The practical takeaway is that this period marked a significant shift in religious and national symbolism, establishing a new religious nationalism.

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