Monday is Billy Graham's 93rd birthday. That gave me an excuse to dig out photos of Billy Graham Day in Charlotte, NC, in 1971.
http://www.capecentralhigh.com/journalism/billy-graham-turns-93/
President Nixon spoke at the event. Some political dirty tricks that were considered to be used at the rally ended up as part of the Watergate Hearings.
I also learned that a little old lady on a church bus who asks, "Young Man, what is your affiliation?" isn't asking to see my press pass.
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