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The National Day of Prayer is a vital part of our heritage. Since the
first call to prayer in 1775, when the Continental Congress asked the
colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation, the call to prayer has
continued through our history, including President Lincoln’s
proclamation of a day of “humiliation, fasting, and prayer” in 1863. In
1952, a joint resolution by Congress, signed by President Truman,
declared an annual, national day of prayer. In 1988, the law was amended
and signed by President Reagan, permanently setting the day as the
first Thursday of every May. Each year, the president signs a
proclamation, encouraging all Americans to pray on this day. Last year,
all 50 state governors plus the governors of several U.S. territories
signed similar proclamations. More information>>
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