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'In God We Trust' - From Fact To National Motto
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'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.
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Liberty Bell Part 1 - From Creation To Crack
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Liberty Bell Part 1 - From Creation To Crack

How did a cracked and useless bell come to have such a hold on American culture? Learn how the Liberty Bell was created (with a whole lot of drama), how it was used, and how it developed its famous crack.
Liberty Bell Part 2 - A Patriotic Symbol Of Freedom
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Liberty Bell Part 2 - A Patriotic Symbol Of Freedom

Instead of being melted down, this broken bell became a powerful symbol of freedom. During the 1800s, it became (incorrectly) linked to the War for Independence, a prophetic symbol for freeing the slaves, and a means to help unify the broken nation after the Civil War. During the 1900s, the bell was used to gain support for causes where freedom was threatened, such as the Civil Rights movement and World War 2. It continues to encourage those seeking freedom throughout the world today.

Liberty Bell Part 2 - A Patriotic Symbol Of Freedom

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Instead of being melted down, this broken bell became a powerful symbol of freedom. During the 1800s, it became (incorrectly) linked to the War for Independence, a prophetic symbol for freeing the slaves, and a means to help unify the broken nation after the Civil War. During the 1900s, the bell was used to gain support for causes where freedom was threatened, such as the Civil Rights movement and World War 2. It continues to encourage those seeking freedom throughout the world today.

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