March 17, 1904

Nationally recognized coin collector Matthew Herman (Matt) Rothert Sr. was born in Huntingburg, Indiana. While living in Camden (Ouachita County), he noticed that the motto “In God We Trust” was printed on coins but not on paper money. He wrote letters and gave speeches that resulted in Senator J. William Fulbright, along with several other senators and representatives from around the country, proposing a bill putting the motto “In God We Trust” on paper money.