Historical Events tagged with "Latter-day Saints"
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Joseph Smith Beaten and Tarred in Hiram
A mob of men attacked Mormon leader Joseph Smith in Hiram, Ohio, administering a brutal punishment of beating, tar, and feathering. This severe assault arose from escalating tensions between Latter-day Saints and local residents. The act was symptomatic of the wider religious persecution faced by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the 1830s. Smith, known for his role in founding the church, was a polarizing figure and the target of the mob’s anger, reflecting the deep-seated conflicts surrounding religious practices during this period.
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