The Democratic National Convention and President Obama
Hunter provided the closing benediction to the Democratic National Convention in 2008.
On January 20, 2009, Hunter offered a blessing over President-Elect Obama during an intimate, pre-inauguration service held at St. John's Episcopal Church, located on Lafayette Square across from the White House. The service is a tradition for those about to become President.
At the service at St. John’s, Hunter prayed the following blessing over the nation’s 44th President.
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