12 National Day of Prayer Quotes by American Presidents

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Twitter

March 1976 Proclamation

Former President Gerald Ford and wife Betty acknowledge applause from the convention floor during the evening session of the 1996 Republican National Convention in San Diego Monday, Aug. 12, 1996. Former first lady Betty Ford said Tuesday Dec. 26, 2006, that President Gerald Ford has died.
Former President Gerald Ford and wife Betty acknowledge applause from the convention floor during the evening session of the 1996 Republican National Convention in San Diego Monday, Aug. 12, 1996. Former first lady Betty Ford said Tuesday Dec. 26, 2006, that President Gerald Ford has died. | (Photo: AP / David Longstreath)

"In this Bicentennial year, we will often reflect on the events of 200 yens ago. As we recall the crises of those early days, let us also reflect on the profound faith in God which inspired the founding fathers."

"I call upon all Americans to pray that day, each in his or her own way, for the strength to meet the challenges of the future with the same courage and dedication Americans showed the world two centuries ago."

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— President Gerald Ford

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