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Texas school drops God from U.S. coin

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KELLER, Texas, May 23 (UPI) -- A Texas elementary school that removed the words "In God We Trust" from the image of a nickel on its yearbook is taking flak from around the country.

Earlier this year, the principal of Liberty Elementary School in Keller, northwest of Dallas, made the decision to alter the image on the cover, but to provide a sticker that could be applied to the coin's picture that put the words back.

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However, officials with the school district have been swamped with complaints, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported.

In a letter sent home with students Monday, Principal Janet Travis tried to appease angry Christians.

"Please know that we meant no disrespect to any faith," Travis wrote. "Quite the opposite, we were hoping to ensure that all of our students, no matter their faith, were pleased with the yearbook."

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