Religion in the United States Calvinist heritage. The modern official 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. According to a 2002 survey by the Pew Research Center, nearly 6 in 10 Americans said that religion plays an important role in their lives, compared to 33% in Great Britain, 27% in Italy, 21% in Germany, 12% in Japan, and 11% in France. The survey report stated that the results showed America having a greater similarity to developing nations (where higher
United States at the 1956 Summer Olympics the bronze medal in the 50 m pistol event. 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