Graham's bonds with presidents examined

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--A special edition of ABC's "20/20" Aug. 10 will examine the unique relationships Billy Graham has had with 11 U.S. presidents and his spiritual counsel to some of the most influential figures of modern history.

"Pastor to Power: Billy Graham and the Presidents," will air that night at 10 o'clock EST in conjunction with the release of "The Preacher and the Presidents," a book by Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy of Time magazine.

Hosted by Charles Gibson, the special includes interviews with former Presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush as well as former first ladies Nancy Reagan, Barbara Bush and Hillary Clinton.

The current President Bush and his wife, Laura, also share their thoughts on the renowned evangelist. When Gibson asked Bush how his life would be different if not for Graham, his answer was, "I wouldn't be president."

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