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He began his political career in the Nixon White House, then later served presidents Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton.

The service for the American Pentecostal preacher and gospel music artist will take place at a church in Baton Rouge. He died July 1 at age 90.

Jimmy Swaggart Ministries spokesperson Megan Kelly said the family expects a packed house for the founder's wake and funeral ...