'So help me God.' George Washington added those words to the presidential oath, and every president since has followed suit. Whether their faith was devout or doubted, heartfelt or pragmatic, John McCollister plumbs America's strong and deep spritual heritage, showing the fascinating and vital role faith played in the lives of each of our 43 presidents, including: Thomas Jefferson's 'edited' version of the Gospels, Lincoln's unique approach to organized religion, Garfield's personal sacrifice of the pulpit for the presidency and more.
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