by | Sep 29, 2009 | Modern History
As the 1970s began, the atmosphere at Church headquarters was very relaxed and open. There was no receptionist in the foyer of the Church Administration Building; individuals could simply walk in and announce themselves at offices. This carefree era was at an end,...
by | Sep 28, 2009 | Modern History
By the time David O. McKay was sustained as President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the recovery from World War II was well under way, the Church was prospering, and missionary work was in full force. President McKay was lucky enough to be able...
by | Sep 28, 2009 | Modern History
George Albert Smith dedicated the Idaho Falls Temple, the eighth temple, in 1945, the same year he assumed the presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This was the first temple in Idaho, and the Saints there were overjoyed to have their own...
by | Sep 26, 2009 | Modern History
The administration of President Heber J. Grant saw the dedication of three more temples: the Laie Hawaii Temple in 1919 (which was also the first temple constructed outside of the continental United States), the Alberta Temple in 1913, and the Arizona Temple in 1921....
by | Sep 26, 2009 | Early History
Sustained as president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on October 17, 1901, Joseph F. Smith began the transition into the twentieth century. Progress was continuing for Utah and for the Church, and the Church made a huge step in missionary work when...
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