People: Nov. 21, 1983

"Something historic happened on this spot," said Billy Graham, standing in front of the Los Angeles County traffic court building where the tent had stood for his first crusade. But could it have been 34 years ago and could the evangelist be celebrating his 65th birthday? Yes on both counts. Last week 1,000 cheering fans and local politicians watched as Graham unveiled a plaque commemorating the 1949 start of his Crusade for Christ. During that eight-week stint, 350,000 listened to the young preacher; more than 100 million have done so since. "I have...

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