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.
Billy and Ruth Graham were married Friday, August 13, 1943, at Montreat Presbyterian Church in Montreat, N.C. Here are reflections on that special day from both Billy and Ruth.
On July 14, 1950, a young Billy Graham made his first visit to the White House, for a meeting with President Truman. He brought along Crusade team members Grady Wilson, Cliff Barrows and Jerry Beaven. He details the account in the opening pages of Just As I Am.
Five years ago today, Ruth Bell Graham went home to be with Jesus. As we reflect on her life, here’s an excerpt from Billy Graham’s book Nearing Home, that describes …
The year was 1957, the day was June 3. The New York City Crusade Committee met and voted to officially extend the monumental Crusade to July 20, where a closing ceremony would be held at Yankee Stadium.
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