'In God We Trust' - From Fact To National Motto

Our national motto, 'In God We Trust,' can be found on U.S. currency, stamps, and public buildings. From colonial times to the present day, the motto has reflected this nation's trust in God for guidance and protection in good times and bad. Although some believe our national motto does not belong in the public arena because it references God, it has been endorsed by several presidents and both houses of Congress and upheld by the U.S. Federal Appeals Court.