Evangelists: The Politicians' Preacher

Evangelist Billy Graham has impressed politicians as well as fellow preachers with his dynamic sermonizing and his success in persuading millions to make their "decision for Christ." Every President since Harry Truman has welcomed Billy to the White House. As a good Baptist, Graham has maintained a strict wall of separation between his religious and his political convictions, and has never endorsed any candidate for office. But his determination to be neutral has been sorely strained this election year. Billy finds it hard to conceal the fact that he has made his own decision for Richard Nixon.

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