Since opening in 2007, more than 1.5 million people have visited the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, N.C. But we know that many have not had the opportunity to visit in person. Over the next few weeks we will be taking you on a virtual tour of the Billy Graham Library, starting today with the Library grounds. | Billy Graham Library

Today marks the beginning of Billy Graham's longest Crusade event held in New York City in 1957. This Crusade would last for an astounding 16 weeks, with nearly 2.4 million people attending over the course of the event and over 61,000 making decisions for Christ. The Crusade would feature prayers from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the beautiful songs of Ethel Waters, but, most importantly, it would feature the simple message of God's saving grace that Billy Graham preached throughout his minis

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Motorcade carrying Rev. Billy Graham's casket arrives at the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte. Note: Stream will be glitchy and freeze at times. | WFMY News 2