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Presidents keep St. Johns Church pilgrimage tradition
Washington AP Abraham Lincoln prayed at St. Johns during the Civil War and every president since Madison has visited the pale yellow Episcopal church near the White House. President Bush continues the habit, arriving with Laura and aides for the 8 a.m. service and sitting in pew No. 54 near the altar as Secret Service and clergy observe.
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Abraham Lincoln
St. John’s Church
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James Madison
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Laura
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