The three speeches included such phrases as, “ “beseech the blessing of Almighty God”, “join with me in prayer”, “play a part in a nationwide, perchance a worldwide, vigil of prayer”, “O Lord I desire solemnly to call my people to prayer and dedication, “give us Faith. Give us Faith in Thee”; Faith in our sons; Faith in each other”, and “Thy will be done, Almighty God”.
In his book D-day Steven E, Ambrose he said,” Others heard the news broadcast on loudspeakers during their night shifts on assembly lines around the country. Men and women paused over their machines, prayed, and returned to work with renewed dedication. Across the United States and Canada, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Arctic to the Gulf Coat, the Church bell rang. Not in triumph or celebration but as a solemn reminder of national unity and a call to formal prayer. Special services were held in every church and synagogue in the land. Pews were jammed.”