Press Releases | Feb, 21 2018
In addition to being a close friend to President Lyndon B. Johnson, Rev. Billy Graham was an ordained Southern Baptist minister who was a spiritual adviser to many U.S. presidents.
Facts about Rev. Graham and Lyndon B. Johnson
- Rev. Graham spoke at every prayer breakfast during LBJ's presidency.
- Rev. Graham often visited the president at his ranch near Johnson City and conducted religious services there and at Camp David.
- Rev. Graham gave the invocation at the opening of the LBJ Presidential Library in 1971.
- Rev. Graham and his wife spent the night in the White House on the last night of LBJ's presidency.
- Rev. Graham presided over the graveside services at LBJ's funeral in 1973.
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On Oct. 20, 1964, President Johnson telephoned Rev. Graham from the Oval Office. In this recorded conversation, Rev. Graham tells Johnson he has been praying for him; President Johnson discusses current issues facing him and how he needs God's strength; the president invites Rev. Graham to visit the White House.
This recording is in the public domain and may be used free of charge. Total time of conversation: 2 minutes, 23 seconds
