Texas Gov. Perry’s day of prayer
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Thousands gathered in Houston for a day of prayer at a Christian-revival event organized by Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R), to pray for an America he described as “in crisis.”
Aug. 6, 2011 Texas Gov. Rick Perry bows his head in prayer at "The Response," a call to prayer for a nation in crisis, in Houston. Perry attended the daylong prayer rally despite criticism that the event inappropriately mixes religion and politics. David J. Phillip/AP
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A crowd of more than 20,000 prayed for God to help an America they view as in crisis at a Christian revival-style event.