Issue 99 Faith & the American Presidency

Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson were champions of both the Bible and progressive reform

Presidents have often served as chief pastors of the nation's shared beliefs

In his 1796 Farewell Address, George Washington argued that religion and morality were essential pillars of the new republic

The rancorous presidential election of 1800 brought religion to the forefront of public debate and had lasting repercussions for the relationship between church and state

Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address pointed a grieving nation to the mystery of divine providence

An Excerpt from Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address

William McKinley saw America's unexpected opportunity in the Philippines as a sign from God—and set the U.S. on a new course of global influence

Harry Truman’s support for the creation of the State of Israel was rooted in his interpretation of Scripture

In his controversial "Evil Empire" speech, Ronald Reagan sought to re-moralize America's conflict with the Soviet Union

Every elected president has referred to God, providence, or a "higher power," in an inaugural address

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