Yesterday, the 30th of July, a Joint Resolution of Congress was signed by President Eisenhower, authorizing "In God We Trust" as the U.S. national motto.The motto IN GOD WE TRUST was placed on United States coins largely because of the increased religious sentiment existing during the Civil War. The motto first appeared on the 1864 two-cent coin, followed in 1866 by the 5 cent nickel (1866-1883), quarter dollar, half dollar, silver dollar and gold dollars. And now, only since yesterday 30 July 1956, has it become the official U.S. motto.
This was considered a Cold War measure which, "In these days when imperialistic and materialistic Communism seeks to attack and destroy freedom, it is proper" to "remind all of us of this self-evident truth" that "as long as this country trusts in God, it will prevail."
I only wish that by 2010 we could see that Materialism Capitalism also seems to be touching on our personal freedoms of small business and I am sad to know that while here in 1956 we are happily growing our middle class with local business, American made and production, how quickly it shall all fade away; sad indeed.
Maria Callas will perform Puccini this year in NYC.
Thinking of coming winter fashion, now that we are more than half way through summer, I was rather surprised to see how modern some of these leather looks appear. This is from a Fashion show this year in Italy for coming fall. The final shorter skirt with colored stocking and boots seems so modern for 1956. Though, here comfortable in my middle class New England life, I don’t think I would be seeing anything like that around my town or at local clubs. Possibly in NYC it might appear, but Boston would be to staid and reserved for that yet.
Happy Homemaking.
You should never apologize for not blogging. The less you blog, the more you are interacting in the real world, and are living your life. Though I very much look forward to and enjoy reading your blog, I sometimes feel sorry for you spending so much time in a fantasy cyber-world.
ReplyDeleteThere is no need to apologize for not posting anything. It is summer time. You have a garden and friends that stop by. Pretty soon it will be harvest time, which in my home means canning and canning. Long hot days are those. But I am glad to see/hear you are okay. Enjoy what is left of summer. My daughters start school on August 18. I return to college full time (to finish what I started many years ago) on August 23. Where did our summer go?
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your summer to the full. We do miss you when you can't blog but are delighted that you're content and productive. Because of all your activity, there'll be even more to share with us when the'season' comes for more computer time. Linda
ReplyDeleteThank you, you are very forgiving. It is true I will have much to tell. My chicken house project, which I have not yet put together, is a rather full post, the construction, the continued growth of my hens, the coming of age of the roosters and the subsequent 'choosing' which shall remain as our 'chicken boss' and which are bound for the stew pot.
ReplyDeleteThe summer has gone by rather fast. We have had some lovely very cool weather these past few days and it makes one feel that summer is already at a close. Yesterday it was in the 60's early morning when I was out seeing to the chickens and doing my morning weeding of the garden (the chickens get that and they love it!) and it never really got warmer than the 70's so the air had that smell of September in it.
Thanks for spending your time away from the computer to entertain me for the day!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVED IT!