VoicesHarold C. GardinerHarold C. Gardiner, S.J., was literary editor of America from 1940 to 1962.Politics & SocietyFeaturesPraying for peace on D-DayHarold C. GardinerApril 05, 2019From 1944: When President Roosevelt led the nation in prayer on D-Day's night, an event unique in modern history took place.