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Photograph was edited for publication purposes The International Council of Christian Churches gathered signatures in support of the Becker Amendment to have bible reading restored in public schools. The Becker amendment was introduced by Congressman Frank Becker in response to a controversial decision made by the Supreme Court that outlawed organized prayer and reading of the Bible in public schools. Initially, the Becker amendment had substantial congressional support and passage appeared likely. However, the proposal was stalled by a legislative committee and eventually died without a vote. Photograph caption dated April 11, 1964 reads, "Young people of the Independent Bible Presbyterian Church of Van Nuys, from left, Patti Jo Lynn Brice, Brent Bradley, Michael Brice, Janet Voss and Denise Diamond, display posters and materails [sic] they will use in Project America, a nationwide demonstration of support for Bible reading."
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