This National Day of Prayer comes amid an ongoing global health crisis resulting in the death of more than 73,000 Americans and record unemployment claims, with houses of worship closing their doors and many Americans turning to faith as they stay home.
At a time when Americans may be turning to prayer more than ever, President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will honor the National Day of Prayer Thursday in the Rose Garden.
The annual observance, first marked by President Harry Truman and codified by Congress in 1952,"exists to mobilize unified public prayer for America," according to its mission statement. Today, the event features prayers from members of many different religions.
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