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Re: America the myth

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Originally Posted by KickAssClown View Post
I would just like to point out that the portion "under god" was added in 1951 by the Knights of Columbus. The phrase "In God we trust." on the dollar comes from an act of congress in 1954.
Actually what the KoC began the Congress enacted into law. From Wikipedia:
"On February 8, 1954, Rep. Charles Oakman (R-Mich.), introduced a bill to that effect. On Lincoln’s birthday, four days later, Oakman made the following speech on the floor of the House:"
"...Eisenhower opted to sign the bill into law on Flag Day (June 14, 1954)"


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