This Date in History – the 75th Anniversary of Television

Billy Graham has always been committed to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ by every effective means. The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), formed in 1950, began using television as early as 1951., while the medium was still in its infancy.

 

From the Bookshelf of Billy Graham

While visiting the U.S. during her time as Prime Minister of Israel, Golda Meir presented a Hebrew Bible to Billy Graham with the inscription, “To a great teacher in all the important matters to humanity and a dear friend of Israel.”

 

Billy Graham’s beginnings with Youth for Christ

Billy Graham served as the first full-time evangelist with Youth for Christ. Several memorabilia items from his days with Youth for Christ were recently added to the Journey of Faith at the Billy Graham Library.

 

From the Bookshelf of Billy Graham

A new feature on the blog highlighting some of the 12,000 books in the private collection of Billy Graham housed at the Billy Graham Library.

 

Johnny Cash

Today marks what would have been Johnny Cash’s 82nd birthday.

 

Pastor to the Presidents

“You and Ruth must be here for our library dedication May 22.” The note came from the desk of former President Lyndon Johnson to Rev. and Mrs. Graham in 1971. …