Today marks the beginning of Billy Graham's longest Crusade event held in New York City in 1957. This Crusade would last for an astounding 16 weeks, with nearly 2.4 million people attending over the course of the event and over 61,000 making decisions for Christ. The Crusade would feature prayers from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the beautiful songs of Ethel Waters, but, most importantly, it would feature the simple message of God's saving grace that Billy Graham preached throughout his minis

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Just as Billy Graham shared the Gospel in every Crusade sermon, George Beverly Shea and Cliff Barrows—and many other team members—faithfully presented the Good News of Jesus Christ in song. "Then Sings My Soul," a special exhibit at the Billy Graham Library, showcases the inspiring stories and personal memories of those involved with the musical ministry of Billy Graham’s Crusades. Watch as Ron Shea, son of George Beverly Shea, shares stories from his dad's time with the ministry, specifically w

Known as "crusades," Billy Graham traveled the world delivering sermons to large audiences. By some estimates, he preached to more than 210 million people in his lifetime. BILLY GRAHAM premieres Mon May 17 at 9/8c → pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/billy-graham | American Experience | PBS