Tag: History

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United By a Common Creed

May 14, 2026
A nation is strong when its citizenry has a shared national identity, love of country, and an understanding of its heritage and values system. When a nation forgets who it is and where it comes from, it becomes a shadow of its former self.

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Of Church And State: A History Of Prayer In The U.S. Government

May 14, 2026
Since early 2025, the Trump administration has faced a series of legal challenges and public controversies over prayer and religious observance in federal agencies. Those opposed to worship in the White House, Pentagon, and Congress invoke the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, which states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.”

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History of the National Day of Prayer

May 7, 2026
1952: As part of his Washington D.C. crusade, Rev. Billy Graham stood on the U.S. Capitol steps on February 3 and challenged congress to pass legislation establishing a national day of prayer in America.