United States national motto has not ruled on the issue. United States national motto The modern motto of the United States of America, as established in a 1956 law signed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, is "In God We Trust". The phrase first appeared on U.S. coins in 1864. The 1956 law was the first establishment of an official motto for the country, although E Pluribus Unum ("from many, one") was adopted by an Act of Congress in 1782 as the motto for the Seal of the United States and has been used on coins and paper money since 1795. A phrase similar to
United States at the 1956 Summer Olympics United States at the 1956 Summer Olympics The United States competed at the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia. 297 competitors, 251 men and 46 women, took part in 139 events in 18 sports. Men's Marathon Men's 10m Platform Women's 10m Platform 18 fencers, 15 men and 3 women, represented the United States in 1956. Head Coach: Jimmy Mills Three male pentathletes represented the United States in 1956, winning silver in the team event. The United States had 26 male rowers participate in all seven rowing events in 1956. Eight shooters represented the United States in 1956. Offutt Pinion won