<P> The modern law formalizing its annual observance was enacted in 1952 , although earlier days of fasting and prayer had been established by the Second Continental Congress from 1775 until 1783 , and by President John Adams in 1798 and 1799 . Thomas Jefferson established a day of prayer and thanksgiving , but this occurred while he served as governor of Virginia . </P>
<P> The modern law formalizing its annual observance was enacted in 1952 , although earlier days of fasting and prayer had been established by the Second Continental Congress from 1775 until 1783 , and by President John Adams in 1798 and 1799 . Thomas Jefferson established a day of prayer and thanksgiving , but this occurred while he served as governor of Virginia . </P>
when was the national day of prayer established
when was the national day of prayer established
1952
1952