On November 7, 1918, on a small dairy farm in Charlotte, North Carolina, William F. Graham was born. He was the first of his four siblings on the family farm. No one expected Graham to be the kid who would become a world-famous preacher. Graham was a preacher at revival meetings in Los Angeles and appeared on Stuart Hamblen's radio show in 1949. (Bio.com) The publicity made Graham a worldwide celebrity and he began traveling the world announcing the word of Jesus Christ to millions of people. He preached to more audiences than anyone in history (approximately 215 million people). He has led hundreds and thousands of different people to make the big decision to live for Christ, and that is why he began his ministry. There are many benefits to being a preacher. During his journey, Billy met kings, queens, presidents and even celebrities. He has worked with every president since Truman. No matter who he preaches to, his message remains exactly the same. “Everywhere I go, I see that people…both leaders and individuals…are asking a fundamental question,” Graham said. "'Is there any hope for the future?' My answer is the same: 'Yes, through Jesus Christ.' » (About.com) Graham's parents were "strict Calvinists," but it took the teaching of a traveling minister to lead Billy Graham to God. (Bio.com). The traveling minister's name was Mordecai Ham. Although Billy was a well-behaved child, he attended almost all of Mordecai's revival meetings, which greatly influenced young Graham. Remembering Ham's wise words, Graham finished high school and enrolled at the Christian school, BobJones College. After studying at Bob Jones for a while, Billy no longer felt like he was in the middle of paper...". (Billygraham.org) Graham received the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation Freedom Award, the Big Brother Award, and was also recognized for his understanding of religions. In 1992, at the age of 74, Graham was diagnosed with a condition similar to Parkinson's disease (hydrocephalus), which is a nervous system disease that causes imprecise movements and affects your thinking process, causing his retirement. Billy Graham himself is still alive to this day, but his wife sadly passed away due to pneumonia. As it approaches its 95th birthday, My Hope America hopes for a “spiritual awakening”. Even in the late 90s, his wise words and incredible spiritual guide are very well known. Even though most fall away from God, He remains faithful. He represents the positive light that most people are not blessed to have. Birthday in 2013, Graham released his final sermon, a video titled