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Issue 99 : Faith & the American Presidency

Originally published in 2008
Issue 99
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Table of Contents
  • From the Editor
    Jennifer Trafton
  • George Washington: The ‘American Moses’
    In his 1796 Farewell Address, George Washington argued that religion and morality were essential pillars of the new republic.
    Gary Scott Smith
  • The Wall of Separation
    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.
    Daniel L. Dreisbach
  • Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address pointed a grieving nation to the mystery of divine providence.
    Ronald C. White Jr.
  • 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.
    Richard Pierard
  • The Most Democratic Book in the World
    Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson were champions of both the Bible and progressive reform.
    Mark A. Noll
  • “I am Cyrus”
    Harry Truman’s support for the creation of the State of Israel was rooted in his interpretation of Scripture.
    Paul Charles Merkley
  • In his controversial "Evil Empire" speech, Ronald Reagan sought to re-moralize America's conflict with the Soviet Union.
    Paul Kengor
  • Christian History & Biography magazine has come to an end. But our commitment to making history come alive for a new generation continues.
    David Neff
  • We Shall Answer to God
    Every elected president has referred to God, providence, or a "higher power," in an inaugural address.
  • Presidents have often served as chief pastors of the nation's shared beliefs.
    Gary Scott Smith
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