Historical Events tagged with "extermination order"
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Governor Kit Bond Rescinds Extermination Order
Missouri Governor Kit Bond issued an executive order to rescind the 1838 Extermination Order against members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This act served as a formal apology on behalf of the state for the past injustices endured by the Latter-day Saints under the order that had mandated their expulsion from Missouri. The governor's action aimed to recognize and rectify this historical wrong, fostering a better relationship between the state government and the LDS community.
Continue ReadingExtermination Order Against Mormons by Boggs
Governor Lilburn Boggs of Missouri issued an order demanding all Mormons to leave the state or face death. The order stemmed from tensions between Mormon settlers and local residents, fueled by cultural and religious differences. This directive exemplified the growing hostility toward the Mormon community, leading to their significant migration and settlement in Utah.
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