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Equal Time: Faith and politics

The Rev. Franklin Graham delivers the invocation during the swearing-in ceremony of President George W. Bush, on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol.
The Rev. Franklin Graham delivers the invocation during the swearing-in ceremony of President George W. Bush, on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. (Scott J. Ferrell/CQ Roll Call file photo)

The late evangelist Billy Graham, known as America’s pastor, was as world famous as the presidents who sought face time with him. But after a friendship with Richard Nixon affected that image, Graham backed away from the political spotlight. His son has chosen a different path. Mary C. Curtis speaks with the Rev. Franklin Graham.

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