[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 147 (Tuesday, August 1, 2006)]
[Presidential Documents]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 06-6643]


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 The President

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                Proclamation 8038 of July 27, 2006

                
50th Anniversary of Our National Motto, ``In God 
                We Trust,'' 2006

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                On the 50th anniversary of our national motto, ``In God 
                We Trust,'' we reflect on these words that guide 
                millions of Americans, recognize the blessings of the 
                Creator, and offer our thanks for His great gift of 
                liberty.

                From its earliest days, the United States has been a 
                Nation of faith. During the War of 1812, as the morning 
                light revealed that the battle-torn American flag still 
                flew above Fort McHenry, Francis Scott Key penned, 
                ``And this be our motto: `In God is our trust!' '' His 
                poem became our National Anthem, reminding generations 
                of Americans to ``Praise the Power that hath made and 
                preserved us a nation.'' On July 30, 1956, President 
                Dwight Eisenhower signed the law officially 
                establishing ``In God We Trust'' as our national motto.

                Today, our country stands strong as a beacon of 
                religious freedom. Our citizens, whatever their faith 
                or background, worship freely and millions answer the 
                universal call to love their neighbor and serve a cause 
                greater than self.

                As we commemorate the 50th anniversary of our national 
                motto and remember with thanksgiving God's mercies 
                throughout our history, we recognize a divine plan that 
                stands above all human plans and continue to seek His 
                will.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim July 30, 
                2006, as the 50th Anniversary of our National Motto, 
                ``In God We Trust.'' I call upon the people of the 
                United States to observe this day with appropriate 
                programs, ceremonies, and activities.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                twenty-seventh day of July, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand six, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.

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[FR Doc. 06-6643
Filed 7-31-06; 8:45 am]
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