Join us on Tuesday, November 17 for a special presentation by Eric Lane on The Darkest Day in American History: Our Abandonment of E Pluribus Unum.
On July 30th, 1956, the President of the United States, Dwight Eisenhower, signed aunanimously enacted joint resolution of Congress abandoning our historic national motto, — E Pluribus Unum, (Out of Many One) — for what it called “a superior and more acceptable motto for the United States”: In God We Trust.
The original motto was framed by three of our most prestigious founders, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson. The author of the current motto was Charles Bennett, a frightened congressman from Jacksonville Florida. A desire for a “more perfect union” fueled the adoption of E Pluribus Unum. Fear motivated In God We Trust, a fear that we live with now.
This talk will be the story of that change and its unexplored impact.
JCafé is a social program for the 65+ Jewish community, offering a delicious deli lunch followed by an engaging class, film, or lively discussion! For just $10, enjoy a deli buffet, drinks, and dessert. JCafé takes place every Tuesday from 11:30am-1:30pm. Please note, lunch is served from 11:30-12:30 pm.
If you have any questions, contact Ashley Belinfante at abelinfante@sbjf.org. If you are interested in leading a class or lecture, we’d love to hear from you! We are currently welcoming ideas and volunteers.