Historical Events tagged with "latter-day saints"
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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 ReadingPublication of The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon, a key religious text, was published in Palmyra, New York, marking a significant milestone for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Authored by Joseph Smith, it was translated from golden plates he claimed were divinely revealed. This publication aimed to provide a new scripture for the emerging faith, which sought to restore original Christianity. The printing was facilitated by E.B. Grandin and generated considerable excitement and controversy in the local community.
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