... as exiles, despite the material culture they encounter at the Washington Monument, U.S. Capitol, and other sites. Phrases such as “In God We Trust” as well as biblical inscriptions and statues of Christian leaders demonstrate continued Christian power. It also looks at how this exile role was constructed...

...-picked successor William Howard Taft. At the same time he faced backlash for attempting to remove “In God We Trust” from the national coinage. Theodore and Edith Roosevelt also raised their children in the Christian faith and quietly encouraged their devotion. McKinley William Roosevelt Theodore TR...

...This first chapter sets the scene for the rest of the book. America has always been a religious country anxious about its own religiosity. Despite many battles and challenges, the national motto is “In God we trust.” Yet the First Amendment is treasured for protecting citizens' right to worship...