Contrary to the baseless assertions of angry atheists and some on the Left, “E Pluribus Unum” is not our national motto. This myth derives from the fact that on June 20, 1782, the Continental Congress adopted the Great Seal of the United States, which contained – among other symbols – a banner inscribed with the phrase “E Pluribus Unum” held in an American Bald Eagle’s beak.

So, if "In God We Trust" is our nation's motto, how did it come to be? Fill out the form and download our free legal guide for a brief historical overview of "In God We Trust."