This date in history: Billy Graham preaches at Yankee Stadium
On this date in 1957, Billy Graham preached to a record crowd of 100,000 people at Yankee Stadium.
VIDEO: Billy Graham Library Celebrates 10 Years of Sharing the Gospel
On June 5, 2007, the Billy Graham Library first opened its doors—take a look back at the event.
On This Date: Billy Graham Library Dedication—May 31, 2007
Ten years ago, the Billy Graham Library was dedicated in a special ceremony. On May 31, 2007, more than 1,000 people, including three former U.S. presidents and many dignitaries, attended the ceremony in honor of the impact Billy Graham and his ministries have made around the world. Among many speakers that day was Billy Graham’s son, …
World Wide Pictures: Road to Redemption
Released in 2001, “Road to Redemption” from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s World Wide Pictures is one of many films included in the “Pioneering Christian Cinema” display now at the Billy Graham Library.
On this Date: January 20, 1997
On this date in 1997, Rev. Billy Graham gave the invocation at the second inauguration of President Bill Clinton and Vice President Al Gore. These two license plates “Billy” and “Ruth” were given to Billy Graham and Ruth Graham for their car in Washington, D.C. Below is a portion of the prayer that was shared …
Memorable Moments in Presidential Inauguration History
As the nation prepares for the inauguration of our 45th president of the United States, Donald J. Trump, take a walk with us as we look at some memorable inaugurations where Billy Graham or Franklin Graham delivered the invocation.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.—1957 New York Crusade
As we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we are taking a look back at the invocation he led at Billy Graham’s New York City Crusade on July 18, 1957, at Madison Square Garden.
This Date in History: Sept. 21, 1945 – Billy and Ruth’s First Child
On Sept. 21, 1945, Billy Graham and Ruth Bell Graham had their first child in Montreat, N.C.
On This Date . . . Billy Graham and Ruth Bell are Married
On August 13, 1943, Billy Graham married Ruth McCue Bell in the Gaither Chapel in Montreat, N.C. Ruth wrote this poem / prayer about her impending marriage: Various mementos from Billy and Ruth’s wedding are on display in the Billy Graham Library’s Journey of Faith. Some of the items guests can see while visiting the …
Crusade City Spotlight: Greater New York City
Ten years ago on June 24-26, Billy Graham stood in front of thousands to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ at a public Crusade for the last time (although, he would preach alongside son Franklin Graham at the 2006 Celebration of Hope in New Orleans and in Metro Maryland Festival in Baltimore, and shared a …