January 31. On this date in 1971, the Universal House of Justice forwarded all NSAs a cable from the NSA of the U.S. stating "Joyfully announce Bahá'í world process entry by troops rapidly accelerating United States evidenced by enrollment 8000 new believers South Carolina course six weeks campaign raising number new believers entire country 13000 since Ridván."

 

January 31. On this date in 1971, the Universal House of Justice forwarded all NSAs a cable from the NSA of the U.S. stating "Joyfully announce Bahá'í world process entry by troops rapidly accelerating United States evidenced by enrollment 8000 new believers South Carolina course six weeks campaign raising number new believers entire country 13000 since Ridván."

Acceleration of Enrollments in the United States
31 January 1971
To: All National Spiritual Assemblies
Dear Bahá'í Friends,
We share with you the text of a cable sent today to the National Spiritual Assembly of the United States for publication in "Bahá'í News":

Joyfully announce Bahá'í world process entry by troops rapidly accelerating United States evidenced by enrollment 8000 new believers South Carolina course six weeks campaign raising number new believers entire country 13000 since Ridván. Process gathering momentum. Indications similar development occurring new areas North South America. May valiant workers Faith toiling throughout world gain confidence added strength these uplifting victories won in His name reap similar harvest homefronts all continents (Signed) Universal House of Justice.

With loving Bahá'í greetings,
The Universal House of Justice