Bush Proclaims 56th Annual National Day of Prayer - May 3
American Humanist Association will observe a National Day of Reason instead
By Hilary White
WASHINGTON, May 1, 2007

(LifeSiteNews.com) – “A prayerful spirit” has always been an important part of the American national character, says President George W. Bush. With this assertion, he has proclaimed May 3rd as the 56th annual National Day of Prayer.

The National Day of Prayer was established in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman and is normally observed on the first Thursday of May.

This year's theme is "America Unite in Prayer," and will begin at 1:16pm EST in Washington, D.C. with music, celebrations and remembrances throughout the country. the rest