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I think this was added during the McCarthy era where there was a hysterical fear of Communism. Along with loyalty oaths and "purges" of suspected Communists, the "In God We Trust" was added to promote anti-communism. Also added was "One Nation Under God" to the Pledge of Allegiance.

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