Billy Graham

Birth Name:

William Franklin Graham

Birth Place:

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack

Has been named one of the Ten Most Admired Men in the World a total of 57 times since 1948
Was honored by Morality in Media in 1969 for "fostering the principles of truth, taste, inspiration and love in media․"
Was named an Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire for his contributions to civic and religious life in 2001
Graduated from the Florida Bible Institute with a degree in Biblical Studies in 1940 and from Wheaton College with a degree in Anthropology in 1943
Was ordained as a Southern Baptist minister in 1939 and became the pastor of First Baptist Church in Western Springs, Illinois in 1943
Best known as a Christian evangelist and Southern Baptist minister who became popular for his radio and television sermon broadcasts
Founded the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in 1950, the same year that he began his "Hour of Decision" radio program
Served as the President of Northwestern Schools from 1947 to 1952
Has published several books during his career, including "The Secret of Happiness," "Unto the Hills," and "Hope for the Troubled Heart․"

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