Cold War Culture and Propaganda

Question 1

One Nation Under God (1954)

Answer 1

The phrase “under God” was added to the Pledge of Allegiance in response to the perceived threat of communism, emphasizing American values and religious faith.

Question 2

In God We Trust (1956)

Answer 2

The phrase became the official national motto, further reflecting the Cold War-era efforts to distinguish the U.S. from atheistic communist states.

Question 3

Billy Graham

Answer 3

A prominent evangelical Christian leader whose sermons reached millions, Graham became a close advisor to many U.S. presidents, helping to shape religious life in Cold War America.