MONTREAT, NC (AP) -- President Barack Obama has made a pilgrimage to Billy Graham's mountainside home.

He concluded his North Carolina vacation with his first meeting with the ailing evangelist, who has counseled commanders in chief since Dwight Eisenhower.

The 48-year-old president made the short drive to Montreat from Asheville, where he spent the weekend, to see the 91-year-old Graham and son Franklin, also an evangelist.

During the visit, which lasted about 30 minutes and included aides and advisers to both men, Obama had a private prayer and conversation with Billy Graham. A Graham spokesman says the evangelist gave Obama two Bibles, one for him and one for the first lady.

Franklin Graham says his father prayed for the nation and that God would give Obama wisdom in his decisions. He says the president prayed to thank God for Billy Graham's life.

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