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Reflections and Hope on Independence Day 2025

 E pluribus unum has been regarded as our national motto since 1776.  This motto has remained the same but I wonder if we have remained true to its meaning. This Latin phrase in English means, out of many, one.   This certainly encapsulated the dream of the Thirteen Colonies who aspired to join together to form one nation.   Coincidence that the motto has 13 letters? This motto appears on the Great Seal of the United States and on our currency.  I just pulled out a $1 bill and verified this.  If you wish confirm this yourself, then I suggest having a magnifying glass in hand! For the purists among you, our official national motto, In God We Trust , was established in 1956 by an act of Congress. It seems that the forces of division in our country have gained strength and momentum, particularly over the past decade.  Our legislature and the populace are sharply polarized.  Politics does not seem to be a forum for a respectful exchange of views...