On This Day: Norman Morrison, a 31-year-old Quaker, sets himself on fire in front of the... (1965)

On November 2, 1965: Norman Morrison, a 31-year-old Quaker, sets himself on fire in front of the river entrance to the Pentagon to protest the use of napalm in the Vietnam war.

This historical event can serve as a powerful sermon illustration about how God works through the events of history. Consider using it when preaching about history.