Sermons and Biblical Studies

(November 20, 1884–December 19, 1968), was an author, reformer and U.S. socialist leader. On November 27, 1965, in an anti-war protest in Washington, D.C., he stated in a speech: I’d rather see America save her soul than her face.3384

(October 11, 1884–November 7, 1962), was the wife of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. She appointed by President Harry S. Truman as U.S. Delegate to the United Nations General Assembly, 1945–51; and reappointed in 1961–62. In her autobiographical book, This I Remember, Mrs. Roosevelt wrote of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s faith: I always felt that my husband’s … Continue reading “ROOSEVELT,
ANNA ELEANOR”

(July 4, 1884), a symbol of freedom throughout the world, was given by the nation of France to the United States as a symbol of friendship between the two nations. The largest of its kind, the statue weighs 450,000 pounds and stands 305 feet above the base of the pedestal. Sculpted by the French sculptor … Continue reading “STATUE
OF LIBERTY ENLIGHTENING THE WORLD”

(May 8, 1884–December 26, 1972), was the 33rd President of the United States, 1945–53; Vice-President under Franklin D. Roosevelt, January 20–April 12, 1945; assuming the Presidency upon Roosevelt’s death; U.S. Senator, 1934–45; presiding judge for Jackson County Court, Missouri, 1926–34; salesman, manager of building and loan company, 1925–26; judge of the Eastern District; Jackson County … Continue reading “TRUMAN,
HARRY S.”

(January 6, 1883–April 10, 1931), was a Syrian-born American painter and poet, noted for his mystic perspective on life. In his 1923 work, The Prophet, Kahlil Gibran wrote On Prayer: You pray in your distress and in your need; would that you might pray also in the fullness of your joy and in your days … Continue reading “GIBRAN,
KAHLIL”

(January 30, 1882–April 12, 1945), was the 32nd President of the United States, 1933–45, whose Presidential term spanned over 12 years, the longest of any President; the seventh President to die in office; Governor of New York, 1929–33; stricken with infantile paralysis, 1921; Assistant Secretary of the Navy, 1913–20; New York State Senator, 1911–13; admitted … Continue reading “ROOSEVELT,
FRANKLIN DELANO”

(1882–1954), was the director of Research for the E.I. Dupont Company. An organic chemist, he was a leader in the development of significant new products and patents, most of which were connected with propellant powder, high explosives, dyes, artificial leather, and paints. In the book he authored, entitled, A Chemist and His Bible, Charles Stine … Continue reading “STINE,
CHARLES MILTON”

(1882–1961), was a U.S. Representative from Texas, 1912, reelected 24 times, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, 1940–1947; 1949–1953; 1955–1961. On March 20, 1955, upon the opening of a prayer and meditation room in the U.S. Capitol Building, Representative Sam Rayburn commented: I do trust that there will not be a show made of … Continue reading “RAYBURN,
SAM”

(October 15, 1881–October 26, 1944), was the 98th Archbishop of Canterbury, 1942–44; Archbishop of York, 1929–42, and the bishop of Manchester, 1921–29. Active in social and economic matters, William Temple wrote in The Malvern Manifesto: There is no structural organization of society which can bring about the coming of the Kingdom of God on earth, … Continue reading “TEMPLE,
WILLIAM”

(August 12, 1881–January 21, 1959), was an American motion-picture producer and director. He was know for the originality and accuracy of his epic productions, which utilized spectacular crowd scenes and special effects. His best-known films include: Cleopatra; Union Pacific; The Crusades; The Sign of the Cross; Autobiography; The King of Kings 1927; Samson and Delilah … Continue reading “DEMILLE,
CECIL BLOUNT”