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Aimee Semple McPherson is a fascinating character in American history and an early pioneer in radio evangelism. She was more than just a radio minister; she was a movement in 1920s America with millions of followers. In 1926, her presumed drowning at Venice Beach, feigned kidnapping, and the court case that followed was sensation in the media. Aimee Semple McPherson's mother, Minnie Kennedy, worked with the Salvation Army and was a big influence on young Aimee's religious upbringing. Amy Simple McPhersonEven while in high school, Sister Aimee was a crusader against teaching evolution in public schools. Soon after the birth of her second child she got the call to serve God when she heard a voice say "Will you go?" In 1915 Aimee began traveling around the United States having tent revivals with some crowds reaching well over 30,000 people. Aimee dabbled in speaking in tongues and faith healing during this time as was common at tent revivals. She traveled the country in her Gospel Car with the painted sign "Jesus is coming soon – get ready." Amy Semple McPhersonA vivacious and spirited speaker, her tent revivals would last weeks in any given city across the country. She used a brass b…
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OTR, Old Time Radio, Religion, Aimee Semple McPherson, Church, Evangelist
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