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27/9/2005

One nation, under god: how a Scotsman re-wrote America’s pledge

MORE than 50 years after one of his sermons changed the course of American history, Scottish minister the Rev George Docherty asked the wedding congregation gathered in the rural Presbyterian church near his Pennsylvania home to be upstanding.

Now aged 95, Docherty spoke with the same authority and humour which distinguished his sermons in Glasgow and Aberdeen, and in his time preaching at the “Church of the Presidents” down the road from the White House. For now, the wedding crowd cheered as the pastor finished his address and hugged his daughter Bridget, who he had just given away as bride. for more click here

 
 

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