Billy Graham

Biography

Billy Graham was a prominent evangelical Christian figure and ordained Southern Baptist minister who rose to prominence in the late 1940s and early 1950s with his live sermons filling stadiums worldwide. He hosted annual "crusades" on television from 1947 until 2005, repudiating racial segregation and advocating for integration. Graham preached to millions of people through various broadcasts and meetings, leading many to find a relationship between the Bible and contemporary secular viewpoints.