14 Min.
The Politician, The President, and The Preacher Revisit the Moment
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- Dokumentation
The Politician, The President and The Preacher examines the unique relationship between former U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield, President Richard Nixon, and The Rev. Billy Graham. It utilizes archival audio from the Nixon White House Tapes, interviews with former Hatfield colleagues and staff, and an audio actor for Sen. Hatfield, to tell the story of the 1973 National Prayer Breakfast.
In 1968, U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield of Oregon nearly became the running mate for Richard Nixon. During the process, the Rev. Billy Graham, well-known for both his large religious gatherings and his connections to high-ranking public officials, was a top advocate for Hatfield. Only a few years later, Hatfield would stand up for his faith in the presence of Nixon and Graham to speak the truth. But the surprising fallout from that event would not come to light for over two decades.
The Politician, The President and The Preacher examines the unique relationship between former U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield, President Richard Nixon, and The Rev. Billy Graham. It utilizes archival audio from the Nixon White House Tapes, interviews with former Hatfield colleagues and staff, and an audio actor for Sen. Hatfield, to tell the story of the 1973 National Prayer Breakfast.
In 1968, U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield of Oregon nearly became the running mate for Richard Nixon. During the process, the Rev. Billy Graham, well-known for both his large religious gatherings and his connections to high-ranking public officials, was a top advocate for Hatfield. Only a few years later, Hatfield would stand up for his faith in the presence of Nixon and Graham to speak the truth. But the surprising fallout from that event would not come to light for over two decades.
14 Min.