WBtS Game Archives

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An Act of Congress changed the composition of the one-cent coin and authorized production of a two-cent coin; then, Congress authorized use of the motto "In God We Trust" for US coins.

 

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CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS

 

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Judith Henry.

 

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The City of Columbia.

 

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The Cumberland and Tennessee rivers.

 

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The motto "In God We Trust" first appeared on April 22nd, 1864, on U.S. coinage, being struck on a bronze two-cent piece, issued during the American Civil War.
Lorrie

 

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The motto, "In God We Trust" was first stamped on coins.

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The answer is Charles Francis Adams.

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The answer is Judith Henry.

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The answer is Columbia, SC.

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The answer is the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers.

Belle

 

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Charles Francis Adams

 

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Washington's Birthday is on this date som it seems fitting that the tradition of placing "In God We Trust" April 22, 1864, was authorized by Congress to be placed on a coin. Thereafter, Congress extended its use to other coins. On July 30, 1956, it became the national motto.

 

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Charles Francis Adams, the U.S. Minister to Great Britain during the Civil War, at least during the Trent Affair.

 

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Judith Carter Henry, 84 or 85 years old and bedridden, refused to leave her upstairs bedroom as the First Battle of Bull Run was fought on the hill surrounding her home. Snipers used the house; Judith Henry was killed by a bullet meant for the snipers. She was the first civilian killed at First Bull Run, July 21, 1861.

 

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Columbia, South Carolina. There has been swirling controversy as to who was responsible.

 

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Forts Henry and Donelson, were earthen works guarding the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers.

 

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Charles Francis Adams son of John Quincy Adams was the Minister to Great Britain during the War.
Lorrie

 

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Coumbia, South Carolina was burned on Feb. 17, 1865. Sherman blamed the fire on the Confederates but the South did not believe him.

 

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Judith Henry