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Article: Greater New York Billy Graham Crusade Venue Moved to Flushing Meadows Park; Crusade Committee Announces Change from Madison Square Garden to Accommodate Larger Crowds; Confirms Dates of June 24, 25 and 26.
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- April 18, 2005
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NEW YORK, April 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The executive committee of the Greater New York Billy Graham Crusade today announced its unanimous decision to move the venue for Mr. Graham's last New York City evangelistic crusade, to be held June 24, 25 and 26, from Madison Square Garden to Flushing Meadows Park.
"I am delighted by the decision to move the crusade meetings to Flushing Meadows," said Mr. Graham. "It is the site of two world's fairs -- now the whole world is there. I'm told that the surrounding neighborhood is the most international community in the country, with 130 language groups within walking distance of the park."
Since announcing the crusade ...