Why was the statement "In God We Trust” chosen as a national motto?

“In God We Trust” became the national motto in 1956, reflecting the country’s long-standing religious traditions. The phrase is generally understood as acknowledging that religious heritage, not as declaring Christianity the most important religion or ranking faith above other American values. Thus, the best choice is “to reflect a long history of religious belief that lays the foundation for religious freedom in the United States.”

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