1. How is President Obama changing the way the National Day of Prayer is recognized in the White House?

2. Which president (and in what year) established the day of prayer as a national event?

3. Which president signed a resolution to make the first Thursday in May the day to observe the National Day of Prayer?

4. Who will be attending the prayer event hosted by the National Day of Prayer Task Force on Capitol Hill?

5. What is the purpose of the National Day of Prayer?

6. Many presidents have asked the citizens to pray for our country at various times. Should the president of the United States hold a public ceremony for the National Day of Prayer? Explain your answer.