This Date in History: Oct. 15, 1989 – Star on Hollywood Blvd.
On this date in 1989, Billy Graham became the first clergyman to be honored with a star on Hollywood Boulevard for his work as a minister of the Gospel.
Bikers with Boxes: October 20
This charity ride to the Billy Graham Library will take place on Saturday, October 20. Ride alone, with your club, or meet up with one of the groups around the region who are riding together. Last year, big-hearted bikers brought more than 1,000 shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.
When and where was Billy Graham’s largest Crusade?
From May 30 to June 3, 1973, an estimated 3.2 million people attended the Billy Graham Crusade in Seoul, South Korea, with 1.1 million traveling—mostly by foot—to the final service on the airstrip at Yoi-do Plaza. Some 75,000 inquirers made a decision for Christ during that Crusade.
The Preacher and the Presidents
There’s still time to get an up close and personal look at Billy Graham’s relationships with presidents and world leaders. Come see the exhibit “Billy Graham: God’s Ambassador to World Leaders,” on display now through the end of October.
Ambassador to World Leaders (Part 2)
Since World War II, Billy Graham has had the opportunity to meet with all twelve presidents, some of them several times. God has given him the privilege as well to …
Bikers with Boxes
More than 850 bikers came to the Billy Graham Library Oct. 1 to help bring joy to kids through OCC gifts.
Staff Picks from Ruth’s Attic Bookstore
We carry a number of titles from Dr. David Jeremiah at Ruth’s Attic Bookstore at the Billy Graham Library or online at www.billygrahambookstore.com. One of our favorites is “Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World.”
This Date in History: Monumental 1949 LA Crusade Begins
Sixty-three years ago today, the tent that had been erected on the corner of Washington and Hill streets in Los Angeles was “open for business.” The groundbreaking campaign, which was sponsored by the Christ for Greater Los Angeles Committee, was originally scheduled to last three weeks, but was extended to eight weeks due to overwhelming interest.
Buffalo: Yesterday and Today
The year was 1988. The heat was described in Decision magazine as “stifling” and “oppressive.” But, the warm temperatures and violent thunderstorms in the area couldn’t keep thousands from attending the Greater Buffalo-Niagara Billy Graham Crusade that August.
This Date in History: Billy Graham’s first city-wide campaign begins
On Sept. 13, 1947, a historic event took place. It was the beginning of Billy Graham’s first city-wide campaign in Grand Rapids, Michigan, held under the banner of Youth for Christ as it would be three more years until the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association came into existence.