library and archives are replete with books, manuscripts, and photographs documenting occasions such as these: 1. Anti-slavery speeches by Frederick Douglass - During the pastorate of Byron Sunderland, Senior Minister at The First Presbyterian Church, the abolitionist Frederick Douglass was looking for a site within the city of Washington to give some speeches regarding the abolitionist movement. When Sunderland heard of the difficulty Douglass had in securing another location for his speech, he asked the Session if the church might host the famous orator. The Session was divided; some members of the Session resigned and a number of parishioners even left the church. However Sunderland prevailed, saying that it was better to err on the side of justice and Christian values. Douglass gave his presentations. 2. First religious radio station - On December 22, 1921, the federal government issued a broadcast station license with the call letters WDM to then-Church of the Covenant. This was the first radio station operated by a religious institution. The station debuted on January 1, 1922, broadcasting the Sunday morning worship services on 833 kHz. WDM remained licensed until the spring of 1925. Its transmitter is now in the collection of the Smithsonian Institution. 3. Attendance of President Harry S. Truman at the consecration of The National Presbyterian Church – On October 15, 1947, clergy throughout the denomination and the city of Washington converged at the Covenant-First Presbyterian Church for a dedicatory service to establish that church as The National Church of the Presbyterian denomination. Senior Minister Edward L. R. Elson gave the honor of unveiling the plaque to the President of the United States, Harry S. Truman. 4. Baptism of President Eisenhower – When he became President, Dwight D. Eisenhower expressed an interest in joining The National Presbyterian Church. On February 1, 1953, Elson baptized the new President. After the baptism, the President and Mrs. Eisenhower occupied a pew that would become habitual for them for the next eight years. 5. Performance by Duke Ellington and his Orchestra - A number of special programs and activities were organized to celebrate the opening and the move to the new church site in 1970. One of these programs was a concert of sacred music composed and performed by jazz maestro Duke Ellington and his orchestra. 6. Visit by Queen Elizabeth II – In 1957, President Eisenhower invited Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip of the United